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 was approximately 2,917 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 122 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,795. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,841 in June 2024 and an additional 20 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,846 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Weetangera's growth rate of 4.4% since the 2021 census surpassed the SA3 area's rate of 2.7%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, though all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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 a base. Future population trends indicate an overall decline by 495 persons by 2041 according to these projections. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 55 to 64 age group 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 FY-26 to date, 10 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.2 people per year moved to the area for each new home constructed, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

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

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

Weetangera has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth 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, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year. In September 2025, 1,520 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%.

Workforce participation was 65.9%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.5%. According to Census responses in September 2025, 15.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Public administration & safety has limited presence at 28.3%, compared to the regional average of 30.4%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6% and labour force by 1.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with a reduction in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment 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 a 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

Weetangera SA2's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers is $78,860 and the average income stands at $97,008, compared to ACT figures of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $86,162 (median) and $105,991 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Weetangera, between the 95th and 98th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 41.9% of the population (1,222 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 34.3%. The locality demonstrates affluence with 54.5% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retain 91.4% of income, reflecting 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% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) dwelling structure of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weetangera stood at 48.0%, with mortgaged properties making up 37.8% and rented dwellings accounting for 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, exceeding the ACT average of $2,080. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Weetangera was recorded at $490, compared to the ACT's $450. Nationally, Weetangera's median monthly mortgage repayment is significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly rent figure is substantially above the national average 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 make up the remaining 19.4%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 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

In Weetangera, educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 56.1% have university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This figure also surpasses that of the SA3 area at 43.8%. The majority of these qualifications are bachelor degrees (29.3%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.4%) and graduate diplomas (7.4%).

Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 8.5% and certificates 10.2%. Educational participation is high in the area, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in secondary education, 9.9% in primary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Weetangera has 17 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 56 different routes that together facilitate 4,819 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 194 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility in the area. As a predominantly residential suburb, most commuting is outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transportation, used by 88% of residents, while cycling accounts for 4%. The average number of vehicles per dwelling is 1.8, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.7% of Weetangera residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 688 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 283 weekly trips per individual stop.

Weetangera's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis shows strong health performance across Weetangera based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate was exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (2,033 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions were arthritis affecting 8.7% and mental health issues impacting 7.4% of residents. 69.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the ACT's 70.2%. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Weetangera has 19.1% of residents aged 65 and over (555 people), higher than the ACT's 14.1%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally compared to the broader population.

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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 24.3% of its population born overseas and 18.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Weetangera, making up 42.0% of its population. Hinduism was notably overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 3.6% of Weetangera's population versus 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (9.9%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Vietnamese was overrepresented at 1.2% compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Scottish was 8.8% versus 7.3%, and Russian was 0.4% versus 0.3%.

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 slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the ACT average, the 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented at 15.6% in Weetangera, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has grown from 13.4% to 16.3%, and the 45-54 cohort increased from 14.4% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group has declined from 9.9% to 8.4%, and the 35-44 age group dropped from 12.8% to 11.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Weetangera, with the 55-64 age group expected to grow by 3 people, reaching 319 from 310. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 65-74 age groups are projected to decrease in number.