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Gowrie (ACT) has an estimated 3,100 residents, down from 3,140 at the 2021 Census — a change of 40 people, or 1.3%. That puts 1,606 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Gowrie (ACT) stands at approximately 3,100, according to AreaSearch assessments combining broader ABS updates with post-Census address validations. This represents a contraction of 40 people (1.3%) compared to the 3,140 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This figure draws on an Estimated Resident Population of 3,100 calculated by AreaSearch after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 7 validated new addresses added post-Census. Population density sits at 1,606 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages across AreaSearch benchmark locations.
While the suburb of Gowrie (ACT) fell by 1.3% following the census, the surrounding SA3 region grew by 1.4%, underscoring contrasting demographic trajectories. Recent local expansion was overwhelmingly underpinned by natural increase, which made up around 74.0% of total population additions. Projections for each SA2 area utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia modelling published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline, supplemented for post-2032 horizons and uncovered SA2s by ACT Government SA2 projections also based on 2022. Looking ahead across this timeframe, demographic forecasts indicate that the suburb of Gowrie (ACT) will contract by 268 persons by 2041. In contrast to the broader downward trajectory, older demographics are set to expand, most notably the cohort aged 85 and over, which is slated to add 42 people. Details on age distributions are outlined in the age section.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that Gowrie records roughly 2 residential approvals each year, totaling approximately 10 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 through FY-25), with no approvals recorded during FY-25 to date. Given recent population contractions, this level of construction has maintained reasonable alignment with local demand, offering favorable conditions for purchasers. Furthermore, $595,000 in commercial building approvals was logged in the current financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the locality. Per capita residential building activity in Gowrie trails the Australian Capital Territory regional benchmark by 73.0%.
Such subdued additions to housing stock typically bolster demand and protect property values for existing homes. Approval rates also sit below the national standard, reflecting an established urban landscape that may be constrained by local planning controls. Furthermore, recent development has consisted exclusively of separate houses, preserving a low-density neighborhood fabric well-suited to buyers prioritizing family-oriented detached living. Anticipated population stability or gradual decline in Gowrie is expected to ease housing competition, potentially offering advantageous conditions for prospective purchasers.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 19 current infrastructure and development projects close to Gowrie (ACT), worth an estimated $2.29 billion. 3 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, public planning programs, and major civil works play a vital role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 projects likely to influence the district, including the Wanniassa Hills Primary School Modernisation, the Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1, The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa, and the Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong corridor.
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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.
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.
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.
Empire Global Mixed-Use Development
Major mixed-use development comprising 299 residential apartments, 6 serviced apartments, and 1 commercial unit across two buildings up to 8 storeys. Includes three basement parking levels with 371 car spaces. The project was initially refused due to solar access concerns, but the developer plans to resubmit with amendments addressing planning authority concerns.
Calwell Retirement Living Precinct
A retirement living precinct proposal by KBDC, featuring 30 one-storey townhouses alongside the Calwell shopping strip.
Wanniassa Playing Fields Irrigation & Lighting Upgrade
Installation of automated irrigation system and sports field lighting at Wanniassa District Playing Fields to support increased usage, night use, and drought resilience.
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.
1,541 residents of Gowrie (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 1,656. Unemployment sits at 6.9%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,426, 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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Aggregated statistical data from AreaSearch shows that Gowrie features an educated workforce with strong participation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 6.9%, and steady labor conditions over the past year. Employed residents numbered 1,541 as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sat 2.9% above the 4.1% recorded for Australian Capital Territory, alongside a workforce participation rate of 68.0% (trailing the territory figure of 70.6%). Census records show that only 10.8% of local workers worked remotely, although this may reflect prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local employment is concentrated primarily in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Construction demonstrates significant local strength, with an employment concentration 1.4 times higher than the territory average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 8.5% of employed locals, trailing the 11.1% benchmark across Australian Capital Territory. Comparing Census working populations with resident worker counts illustrates that this largely suburban community provides few local employment opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 0.5% and labour force increased by 1.2%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory, where employment rose by 0.3%, the labour force grew by 1.1%, and unemployment rose 0.7 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Gowrie. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gowrie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Gowrie (ACT) is $2,674 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,207 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,311 a year against an average of $79,768. 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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Data from the ATO for financial year 2023 at the postcode level, compiled by AreaSearch, shows that Gowrie recorded a median taxpayer income of $68,311 and an average income of $79,768. These figures place the suburb well above national benchmarks, while comparing to $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a 10.44% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to roughly $75,443 (median) and $88,096 (average) by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 91st and 93rd percentiles nationwide.
A significant segment comprising 30.6% of residents (948 people) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income tier, aligning with the 34.3% share observed across the wider district. Wealth is further highlighted by the 43.1% earning more than $3,000 weekly, fostering robust capacity for high-end commerce. Locals retain 88.2% of their income once housing expenses are met, placing the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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Gowrie (ACT) had 1,106 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 49% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 16.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Gowrie is composed of 99.3% houses and 0.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' structures), contrasting with the wider Australian Capital Territory breakdown of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 35.2%, substantially exceeding the territory rate, while remaining homes were mortgaged (49.3%) or leased (15.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,167 compared to $2,080 across Australian Capital Territory, whereas weekly rent was $440 versus $450 territory-wide. When evaluated nationally, local mortgage payments exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and median rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
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Gowrie (ACT) counted 1,106 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 16% 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 constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.4%, consisting of couples with children (38.7%), couples without children (31.0%), and single parent families (12.2%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.6%, made up of lone person households (15.5%) and group households (2.0%). The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Australian Capital Territory figure of 2.5.
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34.8% of adults in Gowrie (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 8.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 19.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 855 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,057 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 reveals that 34.8% of local residents hold a university qualification, tracking below the SA4 region benchmark of 46.8% and presenting scope for educational development. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 21.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 32.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 12.7% with advanced diplomas and 19.7% with certificates. Student participation is substantial throughout the community, with 28.8% of locals enrolled in formal study. This cohort comprises 11.2% attending primary school, 6.5% in secondary education, and 4.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Gowrie (ACT) reaches 24 stops on 60 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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 in Gowrie is supported by 24 operational transit stops catering to bus networks. Across 60 distinct routes, these facilities provide 3,858 weekly passenger departures. Transit access is rated highly, with the typical resident residing 166 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of commuting journeys and bus travel representing 5%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.8 per household, outpacing regional norms, while 10.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Transit schedules across all servicing routes generate an average of 551 daily journeys, which translates to roughly 160 weekly departures for each individual stop.
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66.0% of residents in Gowrie (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch for Gowrie reflect above-average outcomes across mortality and chronic illness metrics, with low rates of common health conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance adoption is notable, encompassing approximately 59% of residents (1,819 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. Mental health conditions (9.7%) and asthma (8.4%) represent the primary diagnosed medical conditions locally, while 66.0% of the population reported no medical ailments, relative to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age adults exhibit higher-than-average rates of chronic ailments. Residents aged 65 and over account for 19.4% of the population (601 people), above the 14.2% share in Australian Capital Territory, with elderly health outcomes rating above average and aligning with broader national benchmarks.
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Gowrie (ACT) is largely Australian-born, at 79.2% of residents, with 15.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.1%) and English (26.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Gowrie tracks above average, with 20.8% of residents born abroad and 15.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 50.5% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits noticeable overrepresentation, accounting for 0.3% of the local population versus 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory. The primary reported ancestries in Gowrie are Australian (27.1%), English (26.7%), and Irish (9.3%). Variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Spanish heritage representing 0.8% locally (compared to 0.5% across the region), Russian ancestry accounting for 0.6% (versus 0.3%), and Croatian background recorded at 0.9% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gowrie (ACT) is 38. 22.0% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Gowrie (ACT) leans toward mature age brackets. AreaSearch figures for August 2026 indicate that retirement-aged and senior residents (65+) make up 19.4% of the population, compared to 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) constitute 28.5% versus 32.8% territory-wide. The estimated median age sits at 38 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 3 years above the Australian Capital Territory benchmark of 35 recorded at that Census. Meanwhile, the proportion of middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64) declined from 23.4% at the Census to an estimated 20.7%.
Projections out to 2041 anticipate no significant growth across any major broad age band, with contractions projected for young to middle-aged adults as well as children and young adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gowrie (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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,140 at the 2021 Census → 3,100 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 (SAL80065). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.