Weetangera

An assessment of population growth drivers in Weetangera reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Weetangera's population is approximately 2,843 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 48 people from the 2021 Census total of 2,795, indicating a growth rate of 1.7%. The estimated resident population of 2,841 in June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date contribute to this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 1,799 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Weetangera's growth rate of 1.7% since the census is close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.4%, reflecting strong fundamental growth characteristics. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 87.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, using 2022 as the base year. Future population trends indicate an overall decline in Weetangera's population, with a projected reduction of 495 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 55 to 64 age group, which is projected to increase by 27 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Weetangera according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Weetangera has averaged approximately 10 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 54 homes. As of FY26, there have been 5 approvals recorded to date. Over these five years, an average of 2.2 people per year have moved to the area for each new home constructed, indicating robust demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes has been around $300,000. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Weetangera records approximately 68% of the building activity per person and ranks in the 38th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing properties. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend towards denser development that provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a significant shift from the area's existing housing composition of 92.0% houses, suggesting decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 460 people per dwelling approval, Weetangera exhibits characteristics of a developed market.

Given the expected stability or decline in population, pressure on housing in Weetangera is likely to remain reduced, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

Weetangera has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

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Employment conditions in Weetangera demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Weetangera has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%. As of that date, 1,520 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation was 64.8%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training sectors.

Education & training has a particularly high employment share at 1.4 times the regional level, while public administration & safety has limited presence with 28.3% employment compared to the regional 30.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, labour force grew by 1.1%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Comparatively, ACT recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment falling by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Weetangera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The Weetangera SA2 has one of the highest income levels in Australia, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers is $74,425, with an average income of $93,399. This compares to ACT figures of $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $84,547 (median) and $106,101 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Weetangera's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 98th percentiles. Income analysis reveals 41.9% of the population earn over $4,000 annually, differing from the regional norm where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is prevalent at 34.3%. The locality exhibits significant affluence with 54.5% earning over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 91.4% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. Weetangera's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

In Weetangera, as per the latest Census evaluation, 91.7% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 8.3% comprising semi-detached units, apartments and other dwelling types. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weetangera stood at 48.0%, with mortgaged properties at 37.8% and rented dwellings at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. Weekly rent in Weetangera was recorded at $490, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $430. Nationally, Weetangera's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.6% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.4%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

Educational attainment in Weetangera is notably high, with 56.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data available. This figure surpasses both national (30.4%) and SA3 area (43.8%) averages, indicating a significant educational advantage for the region. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification type at 29.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.4% and graduate diplomas at 7.4%. Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 8.5% and certificates 10.2%.

Educational participation in the area is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes 10.2% enrolled in secondary education, 9.9% in primary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The public transport analysis indicates that Weetangera has 17 active transport stops in operation. These stops offer a mix of bus services. Six individual routes serve these stops, collectively facilitating 673 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located at an average distance of 194 meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages 96 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Weetangera is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Weetangera shows superior health outcomes with low prevalence rates for common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 68% of its total population of 1938 people, significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 57.1%, and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.7% of residents) and mental health issues (7.4%), with 69.8% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Australian Capital Territory.

Weetangera has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 19.1%, or 541 people, than the Australian Capital Territory average of 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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

Weetangera's population showed more cultural diversity than most local markets, with 24.3% born overseas and 18.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Weetangera, comprising 42.0% of its population. Hinduism was notably overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 3.6% of Weetangera's population versus 4.0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (9.9%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences in representation: Vietnamese was equally represented at 1.2%, Scottish was higher at 8.8% compared to the regional average of 7.4%, and Russian was slightly higher at 0.4%.

Weetangera's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Weetangera is 41 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 years and modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the ACT average, the 45-54 cohort is notably over-represented at 15.6% in Weetangera, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 10.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.4% to 16.3%, and the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 14.4% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 9.9% to 8.4%, and the 35 to 44 group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Weetangera, with the 55 to 64 group expected to grow by 5 people, reaching 319 from 302. Meanwhile, both the 0 to 4 and 65 to 74 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.