Fadden

Fadden has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Fadden is around 2,969, a decrease of 37 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Fadden by AreaSearch in June 2024 indicated a resident population of 2,967. This reflects a 1.2% decline from the 2021 Census figure of 3,006 people. The population density ratio is approximately 954 persons per square kilometer. While Fadden experienced a decline, the broader SA3 area saw a growth of 0.2%. Natural growth contributed about 52.0% to overall population gains recently.

ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 are adopted by AreaSearch. For areas not covered and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections using 2022 as the base are applied. Projected demographic shifts suggest lower quartile growth nationally, with Fadden expected to increase by 17 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 0.5% over 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Fadden had virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Specifically, an estimated 4 homes were approved between FY21 and FY25, with 0 so far in FY26.

During this period, population has fallen, making the development activity adequate relative to the decrease in population, which is positive for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings was $500,000, indicating developers targeted the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Fadden had significantly less development activity, 89.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. Nationally, the level is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development was entirely comprised of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 5939 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects that may affect this region: Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation, Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation Stage 1, The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa, and Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong. These are the most relevant projects.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Fadden performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Fadden's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.1% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.3%. The unemployment rate was 2.3% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%, while workforce participation was similar at 69.6%. Leading employment industries among residents were public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

Accommodation & food services had limited presence with 4.8% employment compared to the regional average of 6.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory saw employment growth of 1.9% and a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fadden's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Fadden has a median taxpayer income of $80,083 and an average income of $93,514 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is notably higher than the national median income of $68,678 and average income of $83,634 in the Australian Capital Territory. By September 2025, based on a 13.6% growth rate since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $90,974 (median) and $106,232 (average). According to Census 2021 data, household, family, and personal incomes in Fadden all rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 38.1% of residents (1,131 people) fall into the $4,000+ bracket, unlike regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 34.3%. Economic strength is evident with 55.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, indicating elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 90.8% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

In Fadden, as per the latest Census evaluation, 96.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 3.1% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments and other types. This contrasts with the Australian Capital Territory's composition of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fadden stood at 45.3%, with mortgaged properties making up 48.4% and rented dwellings accounting for 6.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,383, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,000. Weekly rent in Fadden was recorded at $620, higher than the Australian Capital Territory's $425. Nationally, Fadden's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Fadden features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 86.0% of all households, including 44.0% couples with children, 33.1% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.0%, with lone person households at 12.7% and group households making up 1.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.6.

Fadden shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Fadden is higher than broader benchmarks. 47.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 31.1% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.5%) and graduate diplomas (6.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.6% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (14.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.1% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education. Fadden Primary School serves the area with an enrollment of 233 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stand at 7.8, below the regional average of 14.9, indicating some students may attend schools outside Fadden.

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

The public transport analysis indicates that there are 23 active transport stops operating within Fadden. These stops service a mix of buses, with 5 individual routes collectively providing 531 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 75 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Fadden is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Fadden demonstrates above-average health outcomes with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (1,904 people), compared to 57.2% across Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 8.7 and 8.0% of residents respectively, while 69.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 66.1% across Australian Capital Territory.

The area has 19.7% of residents aged 65 and over (584 people), which is higher than the 17.6% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Fadden's cultural diversity was above average, with 23.8% of its population born overseas and 15.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Fadden, comprising 52.0% of people. However, Islam was overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.4%, making up 2.0% of Fadden's population.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.4%), Australian (24.0%), and Irish (9.4%). Notably, Welsh (0.8%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.5%, as were Serbian (0.7% vs 0.4%) and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%).

Fadden hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Fadden's median age is 42, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory figure of 35 years and also significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Fadden at 12.8%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 6.0%. From 2021 to present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.9% to 13.3% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.1% to 5.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 15.5% to 13.4%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 7.8% to 6.0%. Demographic modeling suggests that Fadden's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand by 80 people (21%), from 385 to 466. Conversely, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.