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Weetangera has an estimated 2,879 residents, up from 2,795 at the 2021 Census — a change of 84 people, or 3.0%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. That puts 1,822 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to findings from AreaSearch, the resident count in Weetangera stands at approximately 2,879 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 84 people (3.0%) compared to the 2,795 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 2,848 as of June 2025 alongside 26 validated new addresses logged following the Census. The suburb exhibits a population density of 1,822 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch. Weetangera's 3.0% post-census rise sits within 1.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (4.2%), reflecting resilient growth dynamics.
Recent expansion was predominantly fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 87.5% of net population additions. Projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models released in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year), with ACT Government SA2 projections (also benchmarked to 2022) applied after 2032 or where gaps exist. Under this framework, overall demographic trends point downward, forecasting a reduction of 481 persons by 2041. In contrast, select brackets are poised for gains, most notably the 55 to 64 age group with an anticipated increase of 20 people. Additional age distribution trends are detailed in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
63 new dwellings have been approved in Weetangera over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 4.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential approvals in Weetangera have tracked at roughly 12 dwellings per annum, totaling 63 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical timeframe (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 1.6 people entered the community per completed residence, demonstrating a well-equilibrated balance of supply and demand that underpins market stability, alongside an average construction cost of $398,000 for incoming stock. Per capita residential construction in Weetangera reaches roughly three-quarters of the pace recorded across Australian Capital Territory, placing the locality in the 56th percentile across the country.
In terms of composition, new approvals comprise 23.0% detached houses alongside 77.0% attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density options enhances affordability while serving first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Furthermore, it marks a pronounced departure from the existing profile of 92.0% houses, reflecting constrained parcel availability and evolving household requirements. At roughly 363 people per dwelling approval, the local property landscape presents as an established market. With demographic forecasts indicating stable or diminishing numbers, residential demand pressures could soften, generating advantageous purchasing opportunities within Weetangera.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Weetangera
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 36 current infrastructure and development projects close to Weetangera, worth an estimated $17.7 billion. 7 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Capital works, strategic planning, and major civic projects play an essential role in shaping an area's trajectory. Across Weetangera, no major projects have been recorded by AreaSearch with anticipated direct impacts. Broader regional initiatives of significance encompass the Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, the Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct, the Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, and the Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers, as outlined in the subsequent overview.
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Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
The ACT Government is progressing planning for the expansion and modernisation of the Belconnen Basketball Stadium. The project encompasses additional indoor multi-sport courts, upgraded spectator seating, enhanced accessibility features, and improved administrative and changeroom amenities to meet rising regional community demand. Works are managed under the ACT Government's community sports infrastructure investment program.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers (40 Cameron Avenue)
RF Corval has proposed a major mixed-use redevelopment at 40 Cameron Avenue comprising two towers of 24 and 27 storeys. The proposal includes 407 residential apartments, ground-floor commercial and office tenancies, and structured basement and podium parking. The project replaces an existing low-rise commercial building situated within the Belconnen Town Centre precinct.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
Belconnen Central by JW Land
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24 storeys) over a central podium with ground-floor commercial activation and basement parking. The all-electric precinct includes EV charging for each dwelling and improved pedestrian links between Emu Bank, Margaret Timpson Park and the Belconnen Bus Interchange. Site is bounded by Swanson Court, Chandler Street and the Cohen Street bus station.
1,528 residents of Weetangera are employed, from a labour force of 1,565. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 65.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,218, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Weetangera is characterized by high levels of education and substantial participation in professional services, evidenced by a jobless rate of merely 2.4% and an estimated 1.2% annual rise in workforce numbers. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,528, while local unemployment sits 1.7% under the 4.1% registered across Australian Capital Territory, alongside a participation rate of 65.7% compared to 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory. Additionally, Census data indicated that 15.7% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-era movement restrictions must be taken into account.
Working residents are largely concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training roles. The community demonstrates distinctive strength in education & training, where its share of employment reaches 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the 28.3% share held by public administration & safety trails the regional benchmark of 30.4%. Given its heavily residential character, local job openings remain constrained relative to resident workers, as evidenced by Census workplace versus residence tallies. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures over a 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.2% while the workforce rose by 1.1%, leaving jobless levels virtually flat. Across Australian Capital Territory, employment registered a 0.3% increase, the labour pool grew by 1.1%, and unemployment climbed 0.7 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26 provide indicative medium- and long-term trajectory insights. Across the country, total headcount is projected to climb 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, albeit with wide variance across sectors. Applying these industry weights across Weetangera's specific occupation base suggests local employment could advance by 6.7% across five years and 13.5% across ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model without local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Weetangera is $3,349 a week (about $174,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,332 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $78,860 a year against an average of $97,008. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode records from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicate that the Weetangera SA2 achieved a median taxpayer income of $78,860 and an average of $97,008, surpassing the respective benchmarks of $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory and placing among the highest tiers nationwide. Accounting for a 10.44% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $87,093 (median) and $107,136 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reinforces this affluence, positioning personal, family, and household earnings between the 95th and 98th percentiles across Australia.
Locally, 41.9% of earners (1,206 individuals) fall into the $4000+ weekly bracket, whereas the region peaks in the $1,500 - 2,999 category (34.3%). With 54.5% taking home over $3,000/week, the area displays immense spending power, retaining 91.4% of earnings after housing obligations and sitting in the 10th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Weetangera had 930 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $490 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 14.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 91.7% houses and 8.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting with 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings across Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership without debt stood substantially above the broader territory rate at 48.0%, while 37.8% carried a mortgage and 14.2% rented. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $2,500 and weekly median rent was $490, both exceeding territory figures of $2,080 and $450. On a national level, Weetangera's housing expenses remain considerably higher than the Australian median monthly mortgage payment of $1,863 and median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Weetangera counted 930 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 16% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is predominantly family-oriented, accounting for 80.6% of residences. Within this group, couples with children constitute 42.7%, couples without children represent 29.9%, and single parent families make up 7.6%. The remaining 19.4% comprises non-family arrangements, encompassing lone person households at 16.4% and group living situations at 2.6%. With a median household size of 2.9 people, Weetangera exceeds the Australian Capital Territory norm of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
56.1% of adults in Weetangera hold a university qualification, including 29.3% with a bachelor degree and 19.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 10.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 412 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,115 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications in Weetangera are exceptionally prevalent, with 56.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 43.8% across the SA3 area and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 29.3%, while postgraduate qualifications represent 19.4% and graduate diplomas comprise 7.4%. Technical and vocational credentials make up 18.7% of attainment for individuals aged 15+, consisting of certificates (10.2%) and advanced diplomas (8.5%). Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 32.2% of residents currently undertaking education. This cohort includes 10.2% attending secondary school, 9.9% enrolled in primary education, and 7.1% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Weetangera reaches 16 stops on 50 routes, timetabled for about 3,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuter options within Weetangera include 16 dedicated public transport stops handling a network of bus services. These facilities connect to 50 individual routes, delivering a collective 3,074 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is high, with the typical resident residing 194 meters from their closest transit stop. The local transport pattern reflects an outward commuting profile, where private vehicle travel accounts for 88% of journeys, followed by cycling at 4%. Households maintain an average of 1.8 vehicles, exceeding regional levels, while 15.7% of workers reported working remotely during the 2021 Census (which may incorporate COVID-19 influences).
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 439 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 192 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.8% of residents in Weetangera report no long-term health condition. 4.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators across Weetangera reflect positive outcomes across mortality figures and chronic ailment prevalence, with general rates tracking low across the community while vulnerable and older cohorts align closer to national norms. Private health insurance coverage is notably elevated, encompassing roughly 70% of the total population (2,006 people). This exceeds the 62.4% observed across Australian Capital Territory and the broader national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the suburb, affecting 8.7 and 7.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 69.8% of the local population reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
Working-age cohorts display excellent health profiles, whereas seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.0% of the community (547 people), above the 14.2% mark across Australian Capital Territory. While senior health metrics perform well above national norms, they rank slightly behind the suburb's broader demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Weetangera is largely Australian-born, at 75.7% of residents, with 18.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.8%) and Australian (23.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Weetangera sits above widespread market averages, with 24.3% of the resident base born abroad and 18.2% using a language other than English in the household. Christianity forms the principal religious affiliation, observed by 42.0% of the population. Hinduism exhibits notable local presence at 3.6%, relative to 4.8% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the primary identities identified are English (27.8%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (9.9%). Further variations exist among other lineages, including Vietnamese representation at 1.2% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Scottish at 8.8% (against 7.3%), and Russian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Weetangera is 41. 26.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Weetangera is skewed toward mature residents. As of August 2026 estimates, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) comprise 19.0% of the population, compared to 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 22.2%, below the 32.8% regional proportion. AreaSearch calculates the median age at 41 as of August 2026, which matches the 2021 Census figure and is 6 years above the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 from that Census. Since the Census, the most notable shift occurred in the retiree and elderly group, moving from 20.5% down to an estimated 19.0%.
Looking toward 2041, no major broad age tier is expected to record substantial expansion, with contractions anticipated across children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Weetangera
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,795 at the 2021 Census → 2,879 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (801011026). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.