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Gilmore (ACT) has an estimated 2,724 residents. That puts 1,329 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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In the suburb of Gilmore (ACT), the population stands at approximately 2,724 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS population updates across the wider region with 19 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. This total represents an addition of 18 people (0.7%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,706 people, aligning closely with an estimated resident population of 2,722 determined from the ABS ERP release in June 2025. Across the area, population density reaches 1,328 persons per square kilometer, tracking above national benchmarks examined by AreaSearch.
Gilmore's 0.7% expansion since the census trails the broader SA3 area (1.4%) by 0.7 percentage points, demonstrating sound growth fundamentals that were predominantly underpinned by natural increase, which generated around 68.0% of recent population gains. Demographic outlooks for the suburb of Gilmore (ACT) incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, supplemented for uncovered SA2 areas and years post-2032 by ACT Government SA2 age-cohort projections using 2022 as a base. Under this forward-looking modeling, aggregate headcounts are set to contract, with projections pointing to a net loss of 168 persons by 2041. In contrast to this overall demographic decline, certain cohorts will expand, most notably the 45 to 54 age bracket, which is slated to gain 39 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Gilmore (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Urban planning data compiled by AreaSearch from ABS residential building approvals indicates that Gilmore has averaged around 5 dwellings approved annually, generating an estimated 28 homes over the past 5 financial years, with 2 approvals logged during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the arrival rate averaged just 0.2 new residents per year for each newly added home, showing that residential development has matched or exceeded local demand, supporting buyer choice and accommodating potential growth. Additionally, approved dwellings carried an average expected construction cost of $224,000, sitting below regional norms and fostering affordable development pathways.
Residential development in Gilmore tracking over the 5 year period has progressed at 32.0% above regional average per person across Australian Capital Territory, sustaining buyer options while upholding local asset values, even as building activity slowed in recent years. Activity remains below national rates, indicating an established urban footprint with planning constraints. Recent approvals comprise 20.0% standalone homes alongside 80.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a distinct shift from the existing housing stock of 93.0% houses to address land limitations, changing lifestyle preferences, and entry-level affordability. A ratio of approximately 1790 people per approval underscores the mature nature of the suburb. Given that the local population is anticipated to contract or remain stable, future demand pressures on Gilmore's residential market should ease, potentially enhancing purchasing opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gilmore (ACT)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gilmore (ACT), worth an estimated $1.71 billion. 2 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and telecommunications. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and community development is heavily shaped by major planning and transport works, though AreaSearch has identified no major projects with direct local impact on the immediate area. Across the broader region, key initiatives under tracking include the Monaro Highway Safety Upgrades, Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong, Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan, and Deakin Private Hospital.
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Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation
ACT Government modernisation project at Wanniassa Hills Primary School delivering a preschool upgrade and replacement of existing gas boilers with fully electric heat pumps to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort and learning environments. The works build on the school's earlier major modernisation program including new learning communities, administration refurbishment, hall improvements and expanded parking. Electrical supply upgrade works were tendered in 2025 to support the new HVAC system.
Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1
A long-term revitalisation of the Erindale Group Centre focused on transforming public spaces, improving pedestrian and active travel links, and upgrading community infrastructure. The 2025-26 ACT Budget specifically funded the Erindale shops upgrade, with concept designs for public space improvements, including new lighting, paving, and furniture, expected for community feedback in 2026. The broader master plan facilitates future mixed-use development and roughly 800 new dwellings to support Tuggeranong growth.
Calwell Retirement Living Precinct
A retirement living precinct proposal by KBDC, featuring 30 one-storey townhouses alongside the Calwell shopping strip.
EV Fast Charging Infrastructure - Calwell (Calwell Shopping Centre)
Public DC fast EV charging delivered at Calwell Shopping Centre and operated by Evie Networks, supported by ACT Government grants and ARENA funding to expand Canberra's charging network.
Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong
Proposed southern extension of the Canberra light rail network connecting Woden Town Centre to Tuggeranong Town Centre via the Athllon Drive corridor. Recent 2026 updates indicate the ACT Government is developing a transit-oriented development (ToD) plan for the Athllon Drive corridor, with conceptual integrated bus and light rail network options for Canberra South expected by June 2026. The project remains part of the long-term City-wide Light Rail Network plan to support a population of 500,000.
Calwell Public Housing Development
30 new public housing townhouses (2 and 3 bedroom) built to Class C Adaptable standards. Features evaporative heating/cooling, 6-star energy rating hot water systems, double-glazed windows, and sustainable design.
Calwell Group Centre improvements
Public space upgrades at local shops including new seating, playground with nature play elements, accessible parking bays, improved pedestrian access, upgraded lighting, and enhanced landscaping. Features nest swing, trampolines, slide, steppers and new shade sail.
The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa
Proposed medium-density residential estate of approximately 120-150 townhouses and apartments on former open space land between Wanniassa Hills and the Erindale Centre, part of the broader Indicative Land Release Program.
1,394 residents of Gilmore (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 1,488. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 68.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,118, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Gilmore maintains a skilled labour pool with strong representation in core public and community services, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.3% and stable workforce conditions over the prior twelve months according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,394, with local unemployment standing 2.3% above the Australian Capital Territory level of 4.1%, while local participation aligns closely with the territory mark of 70.6%. Census findings recorded that 9.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, though COVID-19 restrictions formed an important backdrop to those figures.
Employment among local residents is heavily concentrated in public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance. Workforce specialization is particularly pronounced in construction, where local representation is 1.8 times the regional level, whereas professional & technical roles account for only 7.5% of workers compared to 11.1% across Australian Capital Territory. A comparison of resident workers against the local Census working population highlights that this predominantly suburban residential setting provides limited employment directly within its borders. Data from ABS and SALM aggregated across broader statistical areas indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, Gilmore's labour force grew by 1.0% while employment fell by 0.1%, resulting in a 1.1 percentage points increase in unemployment, compared to Australian Capital Territory recording employment growth of 0.3%, labour force growth of 1.1%, and an unemployment rise of 0.7 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 project employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral projections against Gilmore's workforce structure points to potential local employment expansion of 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, assuming consistent baseline industry trends without factoring in local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gilmore (ACT) is $2,416 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,164 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,725 a year against an average of $76,168. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023 show strong earnings in Gilmore, where the median income reached $68,725 and the average stood at $76,168, compared to Australian Capital Territory benchmarks of a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $75,900 (median) and $84,120 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 88th and 89th percentiles nationally, with 36.6% of residents (996 individuals) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, alongside a regional share of 34.3%.
Furthermore, 37.9% of households receive weekly incomes above $3,000, leaving residents with 86.8% of income after meeting housing costs and positioning the area in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gilmore (ACT) had 948 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $430 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,048 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Gilmore at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly dominated by separate dwellings, with 92.8% houses and 7.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Australian Capital Territory profile of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 30.5%, significantly above the territory benchmark, while mortgaged properties accounted for 46.1% and rental accommodation comprised 23.4%. Local median housing expenses reached $2,048 per month for mortgages and $430 per week for rent, sitting below the territory medians of $2,080 and $450, yet exceeding the national mortgage median of $1,863 and weekly rental median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gilmore (ACT) counted 948 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 80.7% of all residences, consisting of couples with children at 38.6%, couples without children at 27.8%, and single parent families at 13.5%. The remaining 19.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 18.6% alongside group households at 1.2%. The typical household size sits at 2.8 people, exceeding the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.8% of adults in Gilmore (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 16.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 23.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 130 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 969 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment in the area presents targeted development opportunities, with 24.8% of residents holding higher education degrees, below the SA4 region level of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees form the largest university-level category at 16.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational training is strongly established, as 35.2% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, including 23.4% with certificates and 11.8% possessing advanced diplomas. Community engagement in learning is robust, with 27.4% of local residents actively enrolled in formal study programs. This student cohort comprises 9.9% attending primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.4% enrolled in tertiary education.
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Public transport in Gilmore (ACT) reaches 13 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 2,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity within Gilmore features 13 active transport stops served by bus operations across 28 individual routes, providing 2,137 weekly passenger trips. Network proximity is strong, with residents located an average of 204 meters from their nearest stop. Outward commuting characterizes this residential suburb, where private vehicles dominate travel at 94% and vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm, while 9.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic conditions. Public transit scheduling delivers an average frequency of 305 trips per day across all operational routes, providing approximately 164 weekly trips per individual stop.
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66.9% of residents in Gilmore (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health profiles for Gilmore indicate noticeable wellbeing challenges, with AreaSearch metrics on chronic disease and mortality showing conditions present across older and younger residents alike. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~1,560 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 9.7% and 9.4% of the population respectively, while 66.9% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Chronic condition rates are elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over account for 15.7% of residents (427 people), above the 14.2% figure across Australian Capital Territory, with older residents recording above-average health results and strong national standings relative to the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gilmore (ACT) is largely Australian-born, at 81.5% of residents, with 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.0%) and English (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Gilmore is above average, characterized by 18.5% of residents having been born overseas and 15.2% utilizing a non-English language in home environments. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 50.5% of people in Gilmore, while Buddhism shows prominent representation at 2.1% of the population, compared to 3.0% across Australian Capital Territory. Ancestry records based on parents' country of birth show Australian ancestry leading at 28.0% (higher than the regional mark of 23.0%), followed by English at 25.4% and Irish at 9.3%. Notable cultural representation is also evident among other backgrounds, with Serbian ancestry at 0.8% of Gilmore (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and Dutch at 1.7% (versus 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gilmore (ACT) is 37. 24.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Gilmore's demographic distribution closely matches the territory baseline, with the widest variance from Australian Capital Territory measuring 7.9 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 37, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years above the territory median of 35 recorded at the same Census. Since the Census, the share of young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) has declined from 28.2% to an estimated 24.9%. By 2041, the retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are anticipated to see the largest expansion, adding 16 residents (4%) to reach 444, whereas cohorts comprising children, young adults, and young to middle aged adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gilmore (ACT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,706 at the 2021 Census → 2,724 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80062). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.