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, as of February 2026, is approximately 3,990, a decrease of 10 people from the 4,000 recorded in the 2021 Census. This change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 3,985 in June 2024 and the addition of 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is around 1,036 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Weston has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during this period. 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, using 2022 as a base, are adopted. Future trends indicate a significant population increase in Weston, with an expected rise of 1,058 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 26.4% over the 17-year period.

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 per year over the past five financial years, totalling 19 homes. As of FY-26, four approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates around 6.5 new residents per year. This indicates significant demand exceeding supply, which typically drives price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new homes is $276,000. In FY-26, there have been $4.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Weston has 60.0% less development activity per person, suggesting possible planning constraints and a mature market with around 2488 people per dwelling approval. Current building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving Weston's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers. Developers are constructing more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes.

Future projections estimate Weston to add 1,053 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Weston has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to impact the area. Key projects are Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Fetherston Weston, The Hunter, and Wesley Mission Affordable Housing Curtin. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Weston exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Weston has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%.

As of September 2025, 2,042 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% below the ACT's rate. Workforce participation is lower at 64.1%, compared to the ACT's 72.5%. According to Census responses, 14.0% of residents work from home.

Leading 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 September 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, while labour force grew by 1.1%, reducing unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, ACT's employment rose by 1.4% and unemployment fell by 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Weston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Weston SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $72,703 with average income standing at $84,650. These figures rank among the highest in Australia, compared to levels of $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% from July 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $79,435 for median income and $92,489 for average income as of September 2025. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census figures released in June 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Weston rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles. Income distribution data shows that the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly bracket dominates with 28.1% of residents (1,121 people), reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 40.4% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking places it 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 others. This differed from the Australian Capital Territory's composition of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Weston was higher at 37.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.9% and rented ones at 23.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weston stood at $2,200, surpassing the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Weston was recorded at $420, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Weston's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 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 educational attainment than national averages: 52.0% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 46.6%. The most common qualification is Bachelor degrees at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (6.4%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 11.4%. Educational participation is high in Weston, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.2% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 7.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 95 different routes that together facilitate 6,521 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 183 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outwards. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 86% of residents, while buses are used by 7% and cycling by 3%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling in Weston.

According to the 2021 Census, 14.0% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 931 trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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's health data shows positive outcomes overall. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely similar to national benchmarks.

Common health conditions' prevalence is low among Weston's general population but higher among older, at-risk groups compared to national averages. Private health cover is exceptionally high in Weston, with 62% of the total population (2,457 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. 67.5% of Weston residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. Weston has a higher proportion of seniors (22.7%, or 904 people) than the Australian Capital Territory average of 14.3%. While health outcomes for seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than those for 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 had a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 26.2% born overseas and 19.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Weston, accounting for 42.4%. However, Islam showed an overrepresentation at 3.5%, slightly higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 3.4%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.0%), Australian (24.1%), and Other (11.1%). Notably, Hungarian (0.5% vs regional 0.3%), French (0.8% vs 0.5%), and Russian (0.5% vs 0.3%) ethnic groups were overrepresented in Weston compared to the region.

Weston's median age exceeds the national pattern

Weston has a median age of 42, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, Weston has an over-representation of the 75-84 age cohort (10.2%) and an under-representation of the 25-34 age group (9.9%). Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 9.9% to 11.6%, while the percentage of those aged 65 to 74 has decreased from 10.0% to 8.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Weston's age profile will change significantly. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to expand by 169 people (41%), growing from 409 to 579 individuals.