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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Weston's population is around 3,990 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease of 10 people (0.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,000 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,985 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 9 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,036 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Weston has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.1% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, a significant population increase in the top quartile of Australian statistical areas is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 1,058 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 26.4% in total over the 17 years.

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

Weston has experienced around 3 dwellings receiving development approval each year, totalling 19 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. At an average of 6.5 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new homes are being built at an average value of $276,000. There have also been $4.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Weston has significantly less development activity (60.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Meanwhile, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (74.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes. With around 2488 people per dwelling approval, Weston reflects a highly mature market.

Future projections show Weston adding 1,053 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 4 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Fetherston Weston, The Hunter, and Wesley Mission Affordable Housing Curtin, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Weston has a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and 2.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,047 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation lags significantly (64.2% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.6%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 14.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical. Meanwhile, retail trade has a limited presence with 4.4% employment compared to 6.6% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of the Census working population relative to the local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.5% while the labour force increased by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.2 percentage points. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory, where employment rose by 0.9%, the labour force grew by 1.2%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Weston. 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 Weston's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Weston SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $72,703 with the average level standing at $84,650. This is among the highest in Australia and compares to levels of $72,206 and $85,981 across the Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $79,435 (median) and $92,489 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Weston, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.1% of residents (1,121 people), reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region 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 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

Dwelling structure within Weston, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 74.4% houses and 25.6% 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 Weston was well beyond that of the Australian Capital Territory, at 37.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (23.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,200, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $420, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $2,080 and $450. Nationally, Weston's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 71.3% of all households, comprising 32.8% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 28.7%, with lone person households at 25.8% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 people matches 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

Educational attainment in Weston significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 52.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 46.6% in the SA3 area. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (6.4%). Vocational pathways account for 21.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (11.4%).

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

Public transport analysis reveals 34 active transport stops operating within Weston, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 95 individual routes, collectively providing 6,521 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 183 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 86%, with 7% by bus and 3% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. Some 14.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

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

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Weston residents. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks, with the prevalence of common health conditions being quite low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (2,457 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.6% and 8.3% of residents, respectively, while 67.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over (904 people), which is higher than the 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 26.2% of its population born overseas and 19.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Weston is Christianity, which makes up 42.4% of the people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 3.5% of the population, compared to 3.4% across the Australian Capital Territory.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Weston are English, comprising 25.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 11.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.5% of Weston (vs 0.3% regionally), French at 0.8% (vs 0.5%) and Russian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%).

Weston's median age exceeds the national pattern

With a median age of 42, Weston is considerably higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and similarly significantly higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, the 75 - 84 cohort is notably over-represented (10.2% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (9.9%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 9.9% to 11.6% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 10.0% to 8.3%. Demographic modeling suggests Weston's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 55 to 64 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, expanding by 169 people (41%) from 409 to 579.