Belconnen

Belconnen lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Belconnen is around 9,417. This reflects an increase of 915 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,502. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 9,414 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 161 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,125 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Belconnen's growth rate of 10.8% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (2.4%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Future population trends predict exceptional growth for Belconnen, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation over the period. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 4,963 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 52.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Belconnen has seen approximately 209 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling about 1,049 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. On average, each new home accommodates around 1.1 new residents per year. The average construction cost of new homes is $295,000.

In the current financial year, there have been $118,000 worth of commercial development approvals. Belconnen has 308% more development activity per person compared to the Australian Capital Territory, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent building activity consists solely of attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for various buyer types. With around 19 people per dwelling approval, Belconnen exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Belconnen is projected to grow by approximately 4,960 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Looking ahead, Belconnen is expected to grow by 4,960 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Belconnen has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 32 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include University of Canberra Sports Precinct, Belconnen Central by JW Land, Belconnen Renewable Energy Microgrid, and Ethos by Per Se Developments. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Belconnen demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Belconnen has a highly educated workforce. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.0%.

As of June 2025, 6,306 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.5% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation is at 73.2%, close to the Australian Capital Territory's 69.6%. Leading industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The area specializes in accommodation & food services, with an employment share 1.9 times higher than the regional level.

However, public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 22.1% of Belconnen's workforce compared to 30.4% in Australian Capital Territory. There are 1.7 workers for every resident, indicating a net employment hub status. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.0%, and the labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 1.9% and unemployment fall by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Belconnen's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Belconnen has a median income of $56,432 and an average income of $68,151. This is higher than the national averages of $50,792 (median) and $64,384 (average). In the Australian Capital Territory, the median income is $68,678 and the average is $83,634. Using Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $64,107 (median) and $77,420 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranks at the 79th percentile ($1,009 weekly), while household income is at the 51st percentile. The largest segment of Belconnen residents earns between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (43.5%, or 4,096 residents), similar to the metropolitan region where 34.3% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Belconnen, with only 79.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 47th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Belconnen features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Belconnen's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 0.5% houses and 99.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Australian Capital Territory's 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belconnen stood at 11.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.0% and rented ones at 66.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. The median weekly rent was $430, matching the Australian Capital Territory figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Belconnen's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Belconnen features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 51.0% of all households, including 10.6% that are couples with children, 32.6% that are couples without children, and 6.1% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 49.0%, with lone person households at 39.3% and group households comprising 9.7%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

Educational attainment in Belconnen is notably higher than broader benchmarks, with 59.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% nationally and 43.8% in the SA3 area. This educational advantage is led by bachelor degrees at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (22.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (9.7%). Educational participation is high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 19.1% in tertiary education, 3.3% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing secondary education.

University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra serves Belconnen, with an enrollment of 757 students as of the latest data. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1064). Secondary education is dominant in Belconnen, with one school serving the area while primary students typically attend schools in adjacent catchments. School places per 100 residents are lower than the regional average (8.0 vs. 15.1), indicating some students may attend schools outside the area.

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

The analysis of public transport in Belconnen reveals that there are 38 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. In total, these stops are serviced by 27 individual routes, which collectively provide 4588 weekly passenger trips.

The report indicates that the transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 254 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes stands at 655 trips per day, equating to around 120 weekly trips per individual stop.

Belconnen's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Belconnen. Younger cohorts particularly have a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (around 5,096 people), compared to 57.1% across Australian Capital Territory. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.1% and 6.9% of residents respectively. Around 75.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Australian Capital Territory. The area has 9.5% of residents aged 65 and over (around 894 people), lower than the 15.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

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

Belconnen has a culturally diverse population, with 48.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.7% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Belconnen, comprising 28.2% of its population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 10.7%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 19.7%, English at 17.6%, and Australian at 15.8%. Korean (1.5%) and Chinese (12.2%) are notably overrepresented, while Spanish is slightly overrepresented at 0.7% compared to regional averages of 0.4%, 4.2%, and 0.5% respectively.

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

Belconnen's median age of 30 is lower than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile shows a prominent group aged 25-34 years (36.6%), while those aged 5-14 years are comparatively smaller at 4.4%. This concentration is higher than the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 0 to 4 age group has grown from 4.5% to 5.2%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 37.8% to 36.6%. By 2041, Belconnen's age composition is expected to shift notably, with the 25-34 age group projected to increase by 1,292 people (37%), reaching a total of 4,739 from the previous figure of 3,446.