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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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Drawing on ABS demographic data updates for the wider region and address checks conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Gilmore (ACT) is estimated to have a population of 2,724 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 18 people (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,706 residents. The calculation builds on a baseline of 2,722 residents estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, supplemented by 19 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,328 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio among national areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
The post-Census expansion of 0.7% in the suburb of Gilmore (ACT) trails the wider SA3 area (1.4%) by 0.7 percentage points, showing competitive local demand. Natural increase was the main driver of growth, accounting for approximately 68.0% of the overall population rise in recent times. Projections developed by the ACT Government and the ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) have been adopted for future trends. Under this framework, the overall population of the suburb of Gilmore (ACT) is projected to contract by 168 persons by 2041. Despite this overall reduction, growth is anticipated within specific demographics, particularly the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to expand by 37 people. Refer to the age cohort analysis for further information.
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 2.1 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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Based on analysis of localized ABS building permit data, Gilmore averages roughly 5 new residential approvals annually, with an estimated cumulative total of 28 homes permitted over the previous 5 financial years. In FY-26 to date, 2 approvals have been documented. Since construction has generated an average of only 0.2 additional residents per finished dwelling over the past 5 financial years (covering FY-21 to FY-25), building activity is keeping pace with or running ahead of demand. This provides prospective buyers with expanded options and supports population growth potential beyond current projections, while new dwellings are being built at an average value of $79,000—below the regional average—offering entry-level affordability.
Compared to the broader Australian Capital Territory, per-capita residential construction in Gilmore is 10.0% lower, ranking in the 39th percentile among all assessed areas in the country. This lower volume limits choices for purchasers and helps sustain demand for existing housing stock, reflecting a mature market that may face geographical or regulatory development limits. The composition of new projects is 17.0% detached houses and 83.0% medium or high-density dwellings like townhouses and apartments. This concentration on compact housing types provides budget-friendly entry points for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers, representing a shift from the historical mix of 93.0% houses as land availability decreases and buyers prioritize affordability. With approximately 448 residents for each dwelling approval, the local property market is highly established. Given that population forecasts point to a stable or decreasing number of residents, Gilmore is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit buyers.
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 infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works play a significant role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the immediate area. Key regional projects include the Monaro Highway Safety Upgrades, Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong, the 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 69.1%. 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 possesses a qualified labor force with strong representation in key service sectors, experiencing an unemployment rate of 6.3% and steady employment conditions over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 1,394, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.3% above the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is highly comparable to the territory-wide mark of 70.8%. Census records show that a modest 9.1% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures. The primary employment sectors for local workers are public administration & safety, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Gilmore exhibits a strong concentration in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.8 times the regional rate. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up 7.5% of employment compared to 11.1% across the territory. A comparison between the count of local workers at the Census and the resident labor force suggests the community is primarily residential with minimal local commercial employment. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month period, the local workforce grew by 1.0% while employment dipped by 0.1%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory experienced a 0.3% rise in employment, 1.1% growth in the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labor demand in Gilmore can be contextualized using national employment projections from May-25, which predict a 6.6% increase in jobs over five years and a 13.7% increase over ten years. Mapping these national industry trends to the local workforce composition suggests Gilmore's employment could grow by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
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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According to tax data aggregated at the postcode level for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in Gilmore recorded a median annual income of $68,725 and an average of $76,168. These figures represent high earnings on a national scale, compared to territory-wide averages of $72,206 and $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest a median of approximately $75,900 and an average of $84,120 as of March 2026. Family, household, and individual earnings in Gilmore all rank in the upper tier nationally, placing in the 88th to 89th percentiles.
Income distribution data indicates that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band accounts for 36.6% of taxpayers (996 individuals), matching the regional pattern of 34.3% in this bracket. High-earning households receiving over $3,000 weekly comprise 37.9% of the suburb, indicating strong local retail demand. Residents retain 86.8% of their income after meeting housing costs, showing substantial disposable income, and the area sits in the 7th decile for SEIFA economic advantage.
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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At the time of the latest Census, the housing inventory in Gilmore consisted of 92.8% standalone houses and 7.2% multi-unit dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to the broader Australian Capital Territory ratio of 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 30.5%, which is higher than the territory average, with mortgaged properties accounting for 46.1% and rental housing making up 23.4% of the market. Local housing costs include a median monthly mortgage payment of $2,048 and a median weekly rent of $430, which are lower than the territory averages of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and rental prices are significantly higher than the national 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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Families make up the vast majority of households at 80.7%, consisting of couples with children at 38.6%, childless couples at 27.8%, and single parents at 13.5%. The remaining 19.3% consists of non-family households, which are predominantly single person dwellings at 18.6% and shared group households at 1.2%. The median size of local households is 2.8 people, which is larger than 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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Educational attainment levels present a clear area for development, as university graduation rates stand at 24.8%, which is notably lower than the SA4 average of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 16.2%, with postgraduate degrees held by 4.9% of residents and graduate diplomas by 3.7%. Technical and vocational training is highly prevalent, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 23.4%. A substantial proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.4% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This student population includes 9.9% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 3.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gilmore (ACT) reaches 15 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 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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Analysis of local transit options shows 15 active bus stops in Gilmore. These stops accommodate 32 distinct routes, which combine to offer 2,359 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 202 meters from their nearest transit stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 94% of commuting residents drive to work. Households own an average of 1.8 vehicles, which is above the territory average. A relatively low 9.1% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit route frequency averages 337 daily trips across the network, which translates to approximately 157 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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 assessments based on local mortality and chronic illness data indicate notable challenges, with various conditions present across both younger and older age brackets, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is very high at roughly 57% of the population (~1,560 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 9.7% and 9.4% of the population respectively, while 66.9% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. The working-age population exhibits elevated rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 15.2% of the community (414 people), with seniors reporting health outcomes that exceed national averages for their cohort.
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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Gilmore shows a higher level of cultural diversity than average, with 18.5% of the population born outside Australia and 15.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.5% of residents. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Buddhism, which accounts for 2.1% of the population, compared to 3.0% across the Australian Capital Territory. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages reported are Australian at 28.0% of the population (higher than the regional average of 23.0%), English at 25.4%, and Irish at 9.3%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other European ancestries, with Serbian representation at 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gilmore (ACT) is 37. 24.1% 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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The median age of 37 years makes Gilmore slightly older than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35, and closely aligned with the national median of 38. Compared to the territory as a whole, the 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 13.2%, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 13.1%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 2.4% to 4.5% of the population, and children aged 0 to 4 have grown from 6.1% to 7.8% of the community. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 14.9% to 13.2%.
By 2041, demographic forecasts project that the 45 to 54 bracket will grow by 28 people (8%), rising from 340 to 369. Combined seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 52% of total population growth, while the 55 to 64 and 75 to 84 cohorts are expected to shrink.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 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 May 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.