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 2,879 as of May 2026. This represents an increase of 84 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,795. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,848 in June 2025 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,822 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Weetangera's growth rate of 3.0% since the census places it within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.2%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 over the period, with Weetangera's population expected to reduce by 479 persons by 2041 according to these projections. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, led by the 55 to 64 age group projected to increase by 20 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 so far, 18 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.2 people moved to the area per new home constructed.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $300,000. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Weetangera records around 68% of the building activity per person, placing it in the 38th percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached dwellings and 67.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 92.0% houses. This trend reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 460 people per dwelling approval, Weetangera shows a developed market.

Population is expected to remain stable or decline, potentially reducing pressure on housing and creating opportunities for buyers.

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

No infrastructure changes have been identified by AreaSearch that could impact the area. Key projects include Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, and Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers.

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Weetangera ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Weetangera has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of December 2025. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 1.6%.

As of December 2025, 1,524 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6 percentage points lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Weetangera was 65.4%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, 15.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area has a strong specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while 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 ratio of Census working population to resident population. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, labour force grew by 1.1%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.5 percentage points in Weetangera. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 0.9%, labour force growth of 1.2%, and an increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. 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, assuming constant population projections 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 nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Weetangera SA2 is $78,860 and the average income stands at $97,008. This compares to figures for Australian Capital Territory's of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% from July 2023 to March 2026, current estimates would be approximately $87,093 (median) and $107,136 (average). Census data from 2021 shows household, family and personal incomes in Weetangera rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 98th percentiles. Income analysis reveals 41.9% of the population (1,206 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from the regional norm where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 34.3%. The locality exhibits significant affluence with 54.5% earning over $3,000 per week, 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% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weetangera stood at 48.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.8% and rented ones at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Weetangera was $490, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Weetangera's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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% that are couples with children, 29.9% that are couples without children, and 7.6% that are 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% of the total. 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+ holding university qualifications. This compares to national figures of 30.4% and SA3 area figures of 43.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.4% and graduate diplomas at 7.4%. Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 10.2%.

Educational participation is high, 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 operational public transport stops offering mixed bus services. These stops are covered by 56 unique routes facilitating a total of 4819 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high with residents usually situated 194 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Weetangera commuters travel outwards; cars dominate at 88%, cycling at 4%. Average vehicle ownership per dwelling stands at 1.8, above regional norms. According to the 2021 Census, 15.7% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Daily service frequency averages 688 trips across all routes, equating to around 283 weekly trips per 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 of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Weetangera. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch to be low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high, with approximately 70% of the total population (2,006 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.7 and 7.4% of residents respectively, while 69.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents were notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (542 people), which is higher than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking lower nationally than 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 has 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 is the predominant religion in Weetangera, comprising 42.0% of the population. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, making up 3.6% of Weetangera's population versus 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.8%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (9.9%). Notably, Vietnamese, Scottish, and Russian ethnicities have higher representation in Weetangera compared to regional averages: Vietnamese at 1.2% versus 1.0%, Scottish at 8.8% versus 7.3%, and Russian at 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 modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the ACT average, the 15-24 cohort is notably over-represented at 17.0% 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 17.0%, while the 65-74 cohort has declined from 9.9% to 7.9% and the 5-14 group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Weetangera, with the 55-64 age group expected to grow by 1 person to reach 330 from 326. Conversely, both the 85+ and 0-4 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.