Strathnairn

Strathnairn lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Strathnairn's population is around 2,019 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,305 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 714 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 1,915 in June 2024 and an additional 170 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 480 persons per square kilometer. Strathnairn's growth rate of 182.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.7%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 90.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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 are adopted. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period, placing Strathnairn in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. The population is expected to expand by 3,896 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 187.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Strathnairn was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Strathnairn has approved approximately 152 dwellings annually over the past five financial years, totalling 761 homes. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 has resulted in 2.3 new residents per year.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $181,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Strathnairn records around 8870.0% more construction activity per person. This high level of activity indicates robust developer interest in the area. New building activity comprises approximately 63.0% detached dwellings and 37.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a notable shift from the existing housing composition of 84.0% houses. With around 79 people per dwelling approval, Strathnairn exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that Strathnairn will gain approximately 3,792 residents by 2041, suggesting that current development patterns should readily meet demand and facilitate population growth.

Population forecasts indicate Strathnairn will gain 3,792 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Strathnairn has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project expected to affect this region: Territory Battery. Other notable projects include Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre Upgrades, Ginninderry Estate - Stages 4-7 (Strathnairn & future Macnamara), and Parkwood Urban Release. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Strathnairn demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Strathnairn has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, with estimated employment growth of 5.6% over the past year. As of September 2025, 1,160 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation is high at 84.8%, compared to ACT's 72.5%. Census data shows 9.9% work from home. Leading industries are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical services. Strathnairn specializes in health care & social assistance (1.7 times the regional level), but has fewer jobs in public administration & safety (20.1% vs ACT's 30.4%).

Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data. In the year to September 2025, employment increased by 5.6%, labour force by 4.0%, reducing unemployment by 1.5 percentage points. In contrast, ACT saw employment grow by 1.4% and labour force by 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathnairn's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation not accounting for localized population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Strathnairn SA2 has extremely high incomes nationally. The median income is $76,422 and the average income stands at $84,336. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $83,499 (median) and $92,146 (average). Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Strathnairn rank highly nationally, between the 92nd and 93rd percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 50.2% of locals (1,013 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 34.3% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (41.0% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Strathnairn. High housing costs consume 17.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 91st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Strathnairn is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Strathnairn's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 83.6% houses and 16.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathnairn was at 8.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (86.4%) or rented (5.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,191, higher than Australian Capital Territory's average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Strathnairn was recorded at $515, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Strathnairn's median monthly mortgage repayment is significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Strathnairn features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 78.2 percent of all households, including 43.1 percent couples with children, 27.6 percent couples without children, and 7.1 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.8 percent, with lone person households at 18.4 percent and group households comprising 3.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Strathnairn places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Strathnairn's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 52.0% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 43.8%. University graduates make up 27.3%, postgraduate students 21.0%, and graduate diploma holders 3.7%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (14.1%) and certificates (14.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 34.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in tertiary education, 10.0% in primary education, and 4.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Strathnairn has five operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by 24 unique routes, facilitating a total of 1,148 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents positioned an average of 292 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Strathnairn inhabitants commute outward, primarily via car (94%). On average, each dwelling owns 1.5 vehicles, exceeding regional norms. According to the 2021 Census, only 9.9% of residents work remotely, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 164 trips daily, translating to approximately 229 weekly trips per individual stop.

Strathnairn's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

AreaSearch's assessment shows excellent health outcomes across Strathnairn. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups.

Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (1,243 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were mental health issues (7.7%) and asthma (5.4%). A significant majority, 81.2%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the Australian Capital Territory's 70.2%. Strathnairn has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over, at 3.2% (64 people), compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 14.1%. Health outcomes among seniors in Strathnairn are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Strathnairn is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Strathnairn has a high level of cultural diversity, with 55.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 51.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Strathnairn, comprising 38.3% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' category makes up 9.6%, significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 31.3%, substantially higher than the regional average of 12.2%. 'Australian' and 'English' groups are notably lower compared to regional averages, at 16.2% (vs 23.0%) and 14.1% (vs 23.3%) respectively. Some ethnic groups with notable overrepresentation in Strathnairn include Sri Lankan at 2.3% (vs 0.4%), Russian at 1.1% (vs 0.3%), and Filipino at 4.8% (vs 1.2%).

Strathnairn hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Strathnairn has a median age of 31, which is younger than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Strathnairn has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (27.5%), but fewer residents aged 55-64 (4.1%). This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the age group 5 to 14 has grown from 13.0% to 17.1%, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 7.9% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 21.8% to 19.3%, and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 11.6% to 9.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Strathnairn's age structure, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 892 people (161%) from 555 to 1,448.