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, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Belconnen's estimated population is around 9,414 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 912 people (10.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,502 people in the Belconnen statistical area (Lv2). The change is inferred from the resident population estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on 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 average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Belconnen's growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (2.7%) and the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 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. Exceptional growth is predicted over future periods, placing Belconnen in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation. The area is expected to expand by 4,963 persons to 2041 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 around 209 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,049 homes. In FY-26 so far, 420 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 new residents arrive per new home built annually between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value of these dwellings is $295,000.

This year, Belconnen has seen $39.2 million in commercial development approvals. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Belconnen has 308.0% more development activity per person. All recent building activity consists of attached dwellings. There are approximately 19 people per dwelling approval in Belconnen. AreaSearch estimates that Belconnen will grow by 4,963 residents by 2041. Current development rates indicate new housing supply should comfortably meet demand.

Looking ahead, Belconnen is expected to grow by 4,963 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 32 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are 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 with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5% over the past year.

There were 6,297 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 0.5% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation was at 73.2%, compared to ACT's 69.6%. Leading employment industries among Belconnen residents were public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. The area had a particular employment specialization in accommodation & food, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level.

However, public administration & safety was under-represented, with only 22.1% of Belconnen's workforce compared to ACT's 30.4%. There were 1.7 workers for every resident in Belconnen as at the Census, indicating it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5% and labour force increased by 1.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points in Belconnen. In contrast, ACT saw employment rise by 1.4%, the labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov showed ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year (adding 710 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.5%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 estimated national employment growth at 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows median income in Belconnen suburb is $56,432 and average income is $68,151. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Belconnen is approximately $61,658 and average income is $74,462. Census 2021 data shows personal income ranks at the 79th percentile with weekly earnings of $1,009, while household income sits at the 51st percentile. Distribution data indicates 43.5% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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). This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belconnen was at 11.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.0% and rented ones at 66.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Belconnen was $1,517, below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure for Belconnen was $430, matching the Australian Capital Territory's figure but significantly higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Belconnen's mortgage repayments were 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% couples with children, 32.6% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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

Belconnen's educational attainment exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 59.2% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 43.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 32.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (22.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 18.7%, with advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 9.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 19.1% in tertiary education, 3.3% in primary education, and 1.9% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Belconnen shows that there are currently 38 active transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. A total of 117 individual routes service these stops, collectively providing 5,620 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates transport accessibility as good, with residents typically located approximately 255 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes is 802 trips per day, which equates to around 147 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, with younger cohorts particularly experiencing a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is found to be fairly high at approximately 54% of the total population (~5,094 people), compared to 57.7% across Australian Capital Territory.

Mental health issues and asthma were the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 10.1 and 6.9% of residents respectively, while 75.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Australian Capital Territory. As of 31 December 20XX (exact year not specified), the area has 9.5% of residents aged 65 and over (894 people), which is 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 one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, with 48.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 52.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 28.2% of Belconnen's population. Hinduism is significantly overrepresented, making up 10.7%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (19.7%), English (17.6%), and Australian (15.8%). Korean (1.5%) and Chinese (12.2%) are notably overrepresented, while Spanish is slightly higher 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 is 30, which is less than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 and significantly younger than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile reveals that individuals aged 25-34 are particularly prevalent at 36.6%, while those aged 5-14 constitute a smaller proportion at 4.4% compared to the Australian Capital Territory figure. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 0-4 age group has increased from 4.5% to 5.2% of Belconnen's population, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 37.8% to 36.6%. By 2041, Belconnen is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 25-34 age group expected to increase by 1,293 people (38%), rising from 3,445 to 4,739 individuals.