Weetangera

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Weetangera's population is around 2,917 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 122 people (4.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,795 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,841 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,846 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Weetangera's 4.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.7%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 87.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. As we examine future population trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to reduce by 495 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 55 to 64 age group, which is projected to grow by 27 people. See the age section for more details.

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

Weetangera has averaged around 10 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 54 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.2 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $300,000.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Weetangera records about 68% of the building activity per person and ranks in the 38th percentile of areas assessed 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. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 92.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 460 people per dwelling approval, Weetangera shows a developed market.

With the population expected to remain stable or decline, Weetangera should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Weetangera has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 0 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct (Republic Phase 2 & Future), Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, and Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Weetangera possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.2%, and 1.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 1,524 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (65.7% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 15.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Meanwhile, public administration & safety has a limited presence with 28.3% employment compared to 30.4% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6% and the labour force increased by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 0.9%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Weetangera. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Weetangera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Weetangera SA2's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Weetangera SA2's median income among taxpayers is $78,860 and the average income stands at $97,008, which compares to figures for the Australian Capital Territory's of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $86,162 (median) and $105,991 (average) as of September 2025. 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, diverging from the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 34.3%. The locality demonstrates considerable 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, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area'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

Dwelling structure within Weetangera, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.7% houses and 8.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to the Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Weetangera was well beyond that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 48.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (37.8%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $490, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Weetangera's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 80.6% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.9 people 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 56.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 43.8% in the SA3 area. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 29.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.4%) and graduate diplomas (7.4%). Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+; advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (10.2%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 17 active transport stops operating within Weetangera, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 56 individual routes, collectively providing 4,819 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 194 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 88%, with 4% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 15.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 688 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Weetangera, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population and near the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (2,033 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.7% and 7.4% of residents, respectively, while 69.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (551 people), which is higher than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though they rank 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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 24.3% of its population born overseas and 18.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Weetangera is Christianity, which makes up 42.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 3.6% of the population, compared to 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Weetangera are English, comprising 27.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 9.9% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Vietnamese is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Weetangera (vs 1.0% regionally), Scottish at 8.8% (vs 7.3%) and Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).

Weetangera's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The 41-year median age in Weetangera is considerably higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 and modestly exceeds the 38-year national average. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, the 45 - 54 cohort is notably over-represented (15.6% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (9.9%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.4% to 16.7% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 14.4% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 9.9% to 8.5% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 13.8% to 12.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Weetangera. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by -3% (-2 people), reaching 93 from 95. On the other hand, both 85+ and 55 to 64 age groups will see reduced numbers.