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Page is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Page's population was around 3,003 as of November 2025. This reflected a decrease of 51 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,054 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,983 in June 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 2,275 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections were used, also with 2022 as a base. Population projections expected a increase just below the median of national statistical areas by 2041, with an anticipated gain of 5.1% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Page, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Between FY-21 and FY-25, Page averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals per year, with a total of 54 homes approved during this period. In FY-26, one home has been approved so far. The population has fallen over the past years, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $253,000. This financial year, $2.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Page shows around 62% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally, although development activity has increased recently. However, this is still below the national average, suggesting possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift towards compact living to provide affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This change reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and evolving lifestyles requiring diverse housing options.

Page has a low density with around 236 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Page is expected to grow by 154 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Page has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

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Employment drivers in Page are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Page has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, showing relative stability over the past year. As of September 2025, 1,490 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation in Page lags behind the ACT at 61.8% compared to 72.5%. According to Census responses, only 10.6% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Public administration & safety employment stands at 26.5%, lower than the regional average of 30.4%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% alongside labour force growth of 0.8%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, the ACT saw employment rise by 1.4%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Page's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Page SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,178 and an average income of $67,877. These figures are comparable to national averages of $72,206 and $85,981 in the Australian Capital Territory. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $60,287 and $74,162 respectively. Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly) and household income at the 51st percentile. The largest earnings segment comprises 32.6% of residents earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly (978 residents), similar to surrounding regions at 34.3%. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Page is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As per the latest Census evaluation in Page, 70.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 29.8% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Page stood at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented ones at 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Page was recorded as $438, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figure of $450. Nationally, Page's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Page features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households compose 58.4% of all households, including 24.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 41.6%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households making up 6.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Page shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

In Page, 45.6% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4%. This high level of educational attainment is beneficial for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.7% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 15.6%.

Educational participation is high in Page, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 7.8% in tertiary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Page has 15 active public transport stops, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 43 different routes, facilitating 2,712 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 174 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. The car remains the primary mode of transport, used by 84% of residents, while buses are used by 10%, and cycling accounts for 2%. On average, there is one vehicle per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 387 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 180 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Page is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Page, as assessed by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, particularly among older age cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,579 people), slightly above the SA2 area average but below the Australian Capital Territory's 62.4%. The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and mental health issues (9.8%), with 58.9% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents show a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Page has a larger senior population at 23.5%, or 706 people, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 14.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Page was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Page was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 25.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Page is Christianity, comprising 43.4%. However, Buddhism is notably overrepresented at 4.1%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average of 3.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.8%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, Vietnamese (1.4% vs regional 1.0%), Spanish (0.6% vs 0.5%), and Croatian (0.8% vs 0.9%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Page.

Page's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Page has a median age of 39, which is materially older than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35, and comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 85+ age group comprises 6.7% of Page's population, stronger than the Australian Capital Territory percentage. Conversely, the 15-24 cohort makes up 11.3%, which is less prevalent compared to the territory. Between 2021 and the present day, the 15-24 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.3%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 13.2% to 14.3%. Meanwhile, the 85+ cohort has declined from 8.1% to 6.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Page's age structure. Notably, the 85+ group is expected to grow by 54%, reaching 310 people from 201. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 60% of projected growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.