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 is approximately 3,997 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a decrease of 3 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,000. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,987 in June 2024 and an additional 8 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,038 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Weston has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%, outperforming the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are used, also with a base year of 2022. By 2041, Weston is forecast to experience significant population growth, increasing by 1,058 persons to reach a total of 5,055, reflecting an increase of 26.2% 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, totaling 19 homes. In FY-26, four approvals have been recorded to date. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates around 6.5 new residents annually. This imbalance between demand and supply often leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new homes is $276,000. In the current financial year, there have been $4.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating Weston's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Weston has significantly less development activity, 60.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Relative to national averages, Weston also reflects an area of maturity with possible planning constraints.

Recent 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 (74.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes. With around 2488 people per dwelling approval, Weston demonstrates a highly mature market. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,046 residents by 2041 (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects expected to impact the area: Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Fetherston Weston, The Hunter, and Wesley Mission Affordable Housing Curtin. Relevant details are provided below.

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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. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year.

As of this date, 2,042 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.0% below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation in Weston was 60.8%, significantly lower than ACT's 69.6%. Leading employment industries among Weston residents included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Retail trade had limited presence with 4.4% employment compared to the regional average of 6.6%. Employment opportunities exist locally, but many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, Weston's employment increased by 2.4%, while labour force grew by 1.1%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 showed ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year (adding 710 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections for Weston indicate local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. These projections are simple extrapolations based on current employment mix and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Weston SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $70,298 and an average income of $83,630. These figures are among the highest in Australia, compared to $68,678 and $83,634 across Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates for median income would be approximately $79,859 and average income around $95,004 as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Weston rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 93rd percentiles. Distribution data shows that 28.1% of residents (1,123 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income bracket, reflecting patterns seen in metropolitan regions where 34.3% 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 their 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Weston, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 74.4% houses and 25.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 81.7% houses and 18.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weston was at 37.6%, similar to the Australian Capital Territory figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (23.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Weston was $2,200, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,251. The median weekly rent figure in Weston was $420, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure. 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 lower-than-average 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 is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

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%). Bachelor degrees are most common (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 is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.2% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 7.4% in 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Weston has 36 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses along 12 different routes. The total weekly passenger trips across all routes is 1,773.

Residents have excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 182 meters to the nearest one. Each route makes about 49 weekly trips per stop, with service frequency averaging 253 trips daily across all routes.

Health performance in Weston is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Weston faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 61% of the total population (2,450 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.6 and 8.3% of residents respectively. However, 67.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.3% across Australian Capital Territory. The area has 22.5% of residents aged 65 and over (897 people), which is higher than the 20.6% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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 showed high cultural diversity, with 26.2% born overseas and 19.5% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity dominated as the main religion in Weston, accounting for 42.4%. Islam was overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory figures (3.5% vs 1.8%).

The top three ancestral groups were English (25.0%), Australian (24.1%), and Other (11.1%). Hungarian (0.5%), French (0.8%), and Russian (0.5%) showed notable overrepresentation compared to regional figures of 0.6%, 0.7%, and 0.3% respectively.

Weston's median age exceeds the national pattern

Weston's median age is 42, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38. The 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Weston at 10.2%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.2%. From 2021 to present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 9.9% to 11.3% of the population, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 14.2% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 65-74 age group declined from 10.0% to 8.3%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Weston's age profile will evolve significantly. The 55-64 age cohort is projected to expand by 178 people (45%), growing from 400 to 579. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort grows by a modest 8% (34 people).