Weston

Weston lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Weston's population was 4,000 as of 2021 Census. By May 2026, it is around 4,032, an increase of 32 people (0.8%). This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 4,027 in June 2025 and 7 validated new addresses since the Census date. Population density as of May 2026 is 1,047 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Weston's compound annual growth rate was 1.1%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted using 2022 as a base. Future trends forecast a significant population increase by 2041, with Weston expected to gain 1,007 persons, reflecting a total increase of 24.9% over the 16 years.

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

Weston has received approximately three dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 19 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. Each home built in Weston between FY-21 and FY-25 has attracted an average of 6.5 new residents per year. This demand outstrips supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost for new homes is $276,000. In the current financial year, there have been $4.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Weston's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Weston has significantly less development activity, with 60.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving its suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers.

Developers are constructing more traditional houses than current mix suggests (74.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 2488 people per dwelling approval, Weston indicates a highly mature market. Future projections estimate Weston to add 1,002 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Weston has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area: Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Fetherston Weston, The Hunter, and Wesley Mission Affordable Housing Curtin. Details on these key projects are provided below for further reference.

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

Weston has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) 3.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%.

As of December 2025, 2,047 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below ACT's rate. Workforce participation is lower at 63.3%, compared to ACT's 70.5%. According to Census responses, 14.0% of residents work from home.

Major employment industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Retail trade has limited presence with 4.4% employment compared to the regional average of 6.6%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to December 2025, Weston's employment increased by 2.5%, while labour force grew by 1.2%, reducing unemployment by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 0.9% and unemployment increase by 0.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Weston's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for local population changes.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Weston SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $72,703 and an average income of $84,650. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $72,206 and $85,981 for Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $80,293 (median) and $93,487 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Weston rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 28.1% of residents earn between $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,132 people), similar to the metropolitan region where 34.3% fall within this range. Higher earners are substantial, with 40.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 9th decile.

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

In Weston, as per the latest Census evaluation, 74.4% of dwellings were houses while 25.6% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weston stood at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 38.9% and rented ones making up 23.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, surpassing the ACT average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Weston was recorded at $420, compared to the ACT's $450. Nationally, Weston's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Weston has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.3% of all households, including 32.8% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households making up 3.1%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Australian Capital Territory average.

Educational achievement in Weston places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Weston's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (52.0%) compared to Australia (30.4%) and the SA3 area (46.6%). The most common qualification is bachelor degrees (27.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (6.4%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2%, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 11.4%. Educational participation in Weston is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.2%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (7.4%).

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

Weston has 34 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 95 different routes, offering a total of 6,521 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents living an average of 183 meters from their nearest stop. Most Weston residents commute outward daily. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 86%, with bus use at 7% and cycling at 3%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.0% of Weston residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 931 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 191 weekly trips per individual stop.

Weston's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Weston residents have relatively positive health outcomes according to data analysis by AreaSearch. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely consistent with national benchmarks.

The prevalence of common health issues is low among the general population but higher in older, at-risk cohorts compared to national averages. Private health cover is exceptionally high in Weston, with approximately 62% of the total population (2,483 people) having it, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.6 and 8.3% of residents respectively. A higher proportion of Weston residents, 67.5%, report no medical ailments than the Australian Capital Territory average of 70.2%. Health outcomes among working-age residents are generally typical. The area has a higher percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.0% (886 people) compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 14.3%. While health outcomes for seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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

Weston's population shows higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 26.2% born overseas and 19.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Weston, accounting for 42.4% of its population. Islam is slightly overrepresented in Weston at 3.5%, compared to 3.4% across Australian Capital Territory.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.0%), Australian (24.1%), and Other (11.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.3%), French (0.8% vs 0.5%), and Russian (0.5% vs 0.3%) are overrepresented in Weston.

Weston's median age exceeds the national pattern

Weston has a median age of 42, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 35 and Australia's figure of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, Weston's population aged 75-84 is notably over-represented at 10.3%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 10.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of Weston's population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 9.9% to 11.6%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 14.2% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 65 to 74 age group has declined from 10.0% to 7.8%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 5.7% to 4.5%. Demographic modeling suggests that Weston's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the 55 to 64 age cohort projected to expand notably, increasing by 166 people (40%) from 415 to 582.