Wright

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

Wright's population is 4,374 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 566 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,808 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,374 from the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 253 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,444 persons per square kilometer, placing Wright in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wright's growth of 14.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 5.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 44.3% during recent periods, although all factors including natural growth and overseas migration were positive.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are adopted, using 2022 as a base year. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Wright expected to increase by 315 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 7.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Wright among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Wright has seen approximately 55 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 278 homes were approved, with none approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 3.3 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these five years, indicating a substantial lag between supply and demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average expected construction cost of new dwellings was $66,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year has seen around $10.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Comparatively, Wright records significantly lower building activity than the Australian Capital Territory, with an 82.0% decrease from the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, this level is above average nationally, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent development trends show 12.0% detached houses and 88.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a significant shift from current housing patterns of 40.0% houses. This trend may indicate diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

With around 297 people per dwelling approval, Wright demonstrates a developing market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Wright is projected to add approximately 315 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Wright has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. A total of zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Molonglo Town Centre, Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension, and Denman Apartments. The following list specifies those likely to be most relevant.

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

Wright's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3%.

As of September 2025, 2946 residents were employed at a rate of 1.2% below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation was 82.2%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. Major employment industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance showed strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Construction had limited presence at 4.6% compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data analysis. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, labour force grew by 1.9%, raising unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4% with a slight fall in unemployment to 3.8%. State-level data from November 2025 showed ACT employment growth of 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May 2025 forecasts project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wright's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

The median taxpayer income in Wright SA2 was $81,845, with an average of $97,367 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for the financial year 2022. This places it among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory's median income of $68,678 and average income of $83,634. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $92,976 (median) and $110,609 (average), based on a 13.6% growth since the financial year 2022 as per the Wage Price Index. Census 2021 income data shows Wright's household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 97th percentiles. In Wright, 39.7% of individuals (1,736 people) fall within the $1,500-$2,999 income range, mirroring the surrounding region where 34.3% occupy this bracket. Wright demonstrates affluence with 42.2% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Wright features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Wright, as per the latest Census evaluation, 39.6% of dwellings were houses while 60.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 40.9% houses and 59.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wright stood at 8.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.3% and rented dwellings at 32.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,099. The median weekly rent figure in Wright was $461, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $472. Nationally, Wright's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $461 compared to the national figure of $375.

Wright features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 67.0% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 33.0%, with lone person households at 26.9% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Wright exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Wright's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 58.6% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. This advantage positions Wright strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%).

Vocational pathways account for 21.1%, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 11.6%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 9.6% in tertiary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows eight active transport stops operating in Wright, comprising a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two individual routes, collectively providing 677 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 240 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 96 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 84 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wright's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Wright demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 70% of its total population of 3,053 people have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.0% and 7.6% of residents respectively. Overall, 76.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 80.0% across the Australian Capital Territory. Wright has 4.3% of its population aged 65 and over, comprising 185 people. Health outcomes among seniors in Wright are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Wright is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wright has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.5% of its population born overseas and 38.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wright, accounting for 33.5% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented in Wright compared to the Australian Capital Territory, making up 12.0% of the population versus 12.7%.

The top three represented ancestry groups in Wright are Australian at 20.7%, Other at 18.5%, and English at 17.7%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Indian is overrepresented at 8.5% compared to 9.0% regionally, Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.5% compared to 0.3%, and Sri Lankan is slightly underrepresented at 0.8% compared to 0.9%.

Wright hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At an age of 33 years, Wright's median age is slightly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 years and significantly lower than the national median of 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Wright has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.9%). This concentration of residents aged 35-44 is notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between the years 2021 and present, demographic aging has occurred with the median age increasing from 32 to 33 years. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has grown from 10.1% to 11.6%, while the proportion of those aged 55-64 has increased from 6.2% to 7.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 26.6% to 22.1%. By the year 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Wright. The age cohort of 45-54 is projected to experience substantial growth, increasing by 178 people (35%) from 508 to 687. Conversely, the cohorts aged 5-14 and 35-44 are expected to experience population declines.