Waramanga
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Waramanga's population is around 2743 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a decrease of 42 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2785. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 2733 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level results in a density ratio of 1604 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. While Waramanga experienced a 1.5% decline since census, the SA3 area saw 0.5% growth highlighting divergent trends. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 51.4% of gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections using 2022 as the base are adopted. Projections indicate an overall population decline by 242 persons in Waramanga by 2041 with specific age cohorts expected to grow, notably the 85 and over group projected to increase by 11 people.

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

Waramanga has recorded approximately six residential properties granted approval per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis: 31 dwellings were approved over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, and none so far in FY26. On average, 3.8 new residents have moved into each home built annually over these five years. This supply lagging demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures; new homes are being constructed at an average cost of $305,000.

In the current financial year, $494,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Waramanga's residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Waramanga records roughly half the building activity per person and falls within the 8th percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting limited buyer options while demand for established homes strengthens. Recent construction comprises 67% standalone homes and 33% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density housing options across price brackets. The area has approximately zero people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market with population projections showing stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Waramanga should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Waramanga has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could impact this specific region. Notable initiatives include Athllon Drive Duplication, The Hunter, Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, and Canberra Hospital Master Plan. Projects with the greatest potential relevance are detailed below.

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Employment conditions in Waramanga remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Waramanga's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. As of June 2025, 1417 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Waramanga was 63.9%, compared to ACT's 69.6%.

Dominant employment sectors among residents included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. In contrast, accommodation & food services employed only 4.7% of local workers, below ACT's 6.5%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 1 percentage point. In comparison, ACT recorded employment growth of 1.9% with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. As of Sep-25, ACT employment contracted by 0.33% (losing 1480 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May 2025 forecasts project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections suggest Waramanga's growth could be approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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

Waramanga's median income among taxpayers was $66,732 and average income stood at $79,388 according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended 30 June 2022. These figures compare respectively to ACT's median of $68,678 and average of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.78% from FY2022 to March 2025, current estimates for Waramanga would be approximately $73,926 (median) and $87,946 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data collected in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Waramanga, between the 81st and 90th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 28.0% of residents (768 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket. This is consistent with broader regional trends where 34.3% of residents earn within this range. Notably, 36.8% of Waramanga's residents earn over $3,000 per week, indicating considerable affluence and supporting premium retail and service offerings in the area. Housing expenses account for 13.5% of income, with strong earnings placing residents within the 83rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Waramanga is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Waramanga, as evaluated at the Census conducted in August 2016, comprised 77.4% houses and 22.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had 81.7% houses and 18.2% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Waramanga was 32.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (28.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,175, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,251. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $379, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $420. Nationally, Waramanga's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Waramanga has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 69.0% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 10.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 27.5% and group households comprising 2.9%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

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

Waramanga's educational attainment exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 44.9% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. The area leads in bachelor degrees (26.0%), postgraduate qualifications (13.4%), and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.7% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (15.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary (11.4%), secondary (8.0%), and tertiary education (6.0%). Waramanga's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,446 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1096) and serves as an educational hub with 52.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 14.8.

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

Waramanga has 20 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 514 weekly passenger trips. The transport system in Waramanga is considered good, with residents generally living within 214 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 73 daily trips across all routes, translating to about 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Waramanga are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Waramanga has below-average health indicators.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent here compared to other areas, affecting both younger and older age groups. As of 2016, approximately 59% of Waramanga residents had private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues (affecting 9.4% of residents) and arthritis (8.9%). In comparison, 67.7% of Waramanga residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 66.3%. As of 2016, 19.2% of Waramanga residents were aged 65 and over (totaling 527 people), which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 20.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Waramanga are above average and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Waramanga was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Waramanga showed above average cultural diversity, with 22.6% of its population born overseas and 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Waramanga, comprising 42.2%. Notably, Judaism had an overrepresentation in Waramanga at 0.2%, compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory.

The top three ancestry groups were English at 25.6%, Australian at 25.4%, and Irish at 10.4%. Hungarian was notably overrepresented at 0.6% in Waramanga, compared to the regional figure of 0.6%. Scottish representation was also higher at 9.7% versus 8.8% regionally, while Serbian showed a slight increase at 0.4% compared to 0.3%.

Waramanga's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Waramanga's median age is 38 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but equivalent to Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the ACT, Waramanga has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.7%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 15.1% to 16.7%. Meanwhile, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.9% to 11.3%, and those aged 25-34 have dropped from 12.9% to 11.7%. By 2041, Waramanga's age profile is projected to change significantly. The cohort of residents aged 85+ is expected to grow by 25%, adding 14 individuals to reach a total of 75. Senior residents aged 65+ will drive all population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, the cohorts aged 45-54 and 75-84 are projected to experience population declines.