Amaroo (ACT)

Amaroo has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, AreaSearch estimates the population of the Amaroo (ACT) statistical area (Lv2) to be around 5,967 people. This figure reflects a decrease of 162 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,129 people in the same area. AreaSearch's estimate is based on an examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,303 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for this area.

Population projections for the Amaroo (ACT) (SA2), adopted from ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, indicate an expected decline in total population by 129 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow; notably, the 65 to 74 age group is projected to expand by 136 people over this period.

The level of residential development activity in Amaroo is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Amaroo has not had any residential development approvals in the past five years. This suggests a mature, established suburb with limited available land for new construction. For buyers, this scarcity of new housing stock typically supports property values and may result in competition primarily among existing homes.

Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo has significantly less development activity. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, Amaroo's level of development is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Amaroo may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Amaroo has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 20 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111, Gold Creek Homestead Precinct, and Jacka Local Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Amaroo has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.8% over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025, there are 3,564 employed residents, with an unemployment rate at 0.7%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. The workforce participation rate is higher than ACT's standard, at 74.7% compared to ACT's 69.6%. Major employment industries include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. Amaroo has a specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, but under-representation in health care & social assistance (9.3% vs ACT's 11.7%).

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.8%, labour force by 0.7%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4% and unemployment fall by 0.2%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows ACT employment growth at 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, slightly above the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's May-25 forecasts suggest national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Amaroo's industry mix, local employment is expected to grow by 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

The suburb of Amaroo has a median taxpayer income of $67,228 and an average income of $76,926, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. Nationally, this is high compared to the Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. By September 2025, estimates based on a 9.26% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 suggest median incomes will be approximately $73,453 and averages will be around $84,049. In Amaroo, household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly, between the 91st and 94th percentiles nationally, according to Census 2021 income data. The predominant income cohort in Amaroo spans 31.7% of locals (1,891 people) with weekly earnings between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to the metropolitan region where 34.3% fall into this bracket. Higher earners make up a substantial presence, with 45.6% earning over $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, and residents rank highly in disposable income, placing them in the 94th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

In Amaroo, as per the latest Census evaluation, 78.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 21.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differs from the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) dwelling structure, which was 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Amaroo stood at 22.4%, with mortgaged properties at 49.6% and rented dwellings at 28.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Amaroo was $2,158, exceeding the ACT average of $2,123. The median weekly rent in Amaroo was $460, slightly higher than the ACT's $462. Nationally, Amaroo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Amaroo features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 81.0% of all households, including 47.6% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.0%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with the Australian Capital Territory average.

Amaroo demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Amaroo trail regional benchmarks, 38.5% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 46.8%. This difference indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (17.1%).

Educational participation is high, with 35.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 10.0% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 26 active stops operating in Amaroo, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are served by 48 individual routes, offering a total of 2,951 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 216 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 421 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 113 weekly trips per stop.

Amaroo's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Amaroo.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high, approximately 58% of the total population (around 3,435 people). The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 8.8 and 8.8% of residents respectively. A total of 71.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Amaroo has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (596 people), which is higher than the 8.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than those of the broader population.

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

Amaroo's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 26.4% born overseas and 24.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Amaroo, comprising 47.8% of its population. Hinduism, however, was overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory averages, making up 5.4% of Amaroo's population versus 9.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (27.9%), English (22.5%), and Other (11.2%). Notably, Croatian (1.7%) and Spanish (0.7%) were overrepresented in Amaroo compared to regional averages, while Korean was underrepresented at 0.8% versus 1.2%.

Amaroo's population is younger than the national pattern

Amaroo's median age is nearly 36 years, close to the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but younger than Australia's average of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Amaroo has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the percentage of residents aged 55-64 has increased from 9.2% to 10.9%, while the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 16.5% to 15.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Amaroo. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 32%, adding 119 residents to reach a total of 489. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 67% of the population growth, highlighting trends towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 15-24 age cohorts.