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Hawker (ACT) has an estimated 3,007 residents. That puts 1,534 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic updates alongside validated new addresses post-Census, the suburb of Hawker (ACT) has an estimated headcount of around 3,007 as of Aug 2026. This represents a reduction of 1 people (virtually no change, recorded at 0.0%) from the 3,008 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this 3,007 resident count by reviewing post-Census address validations and the ABS ERP release from June 2025. This yields a population density of 1,534 persons per square kilometer, outpacing national averages evaluated by AreaSearch. In recent periods, local demographic expansion was predominantly underpinned by net overseas migration, which made up around 84.0% of total demographic additions.
For future projections across SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, supplemented by ACT Government SA2 age cohort projections (also 2022-based) for subsequent years beyond 2032 and uncovered locations. Under this framework, overall headcounts across the suburb of Hawker (ACT) are forecast to trend downward, declining by 219 persons by 2041. Conversely, selective demographic segments will expand, spearheaded by the 85 and over age group with an anticipated increase of 29 people. See the age section for more details.
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Examining ABS residential approvals allocated across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch notes that Hawker averages approximately 3 dwellings approved annually, totaling an estimated 17 homes across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 2 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Given recent demographic contractions, this building volume remains relatively sufficient for prospective buyers. With an average construction cost of $712,000 per dwelling, developers are concentrating on upper-tier, high-end builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaled $46,000 during this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character. Per capita residential building in Hawker is considerably subdued when compared to Australian Capital Territory, tracking 84.0% below the regional per-person benchmark.
While such restricted new supply typically supports property values and buyer interest in established stock, it also sits below national norms, highlighting neighborhood maturity and prospective zoning constraints. Approvals in recent times have consisted exclusively of standalone houses, reinforcing the suburb's family-centric landscape and appealing to purchasers pursuing larger parcels. This focus on detached homes is even more pronounced than the prevailing 67.0% housing split noted at Census. With approximately 1199 people per approval, Hawker demonstrates the qualities of an established, mature locality. With population projections remaining steady or slightly contracting, Hawker could experience reduced residential demand pressures, fostering beneficial purchasing conditions.
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Development applications around Hawker (ACT)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hawker (ACT), worth an estimated $5.94 billion. 4 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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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Neighborhood evolution and growth are heavily guided by civic infrastructure projects and regional planning strategies. While no major initiatives have been specifically identified by AreaSearch within the immediate perimeter, notable nearby projects include the Kippax Fair Expansion and Redevelopment, Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct, New Northside Hospital, and the multi-stage Ginninderry Estate - Strathnairn & Macnamara (Stages 1-7+).
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Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
The ACT Government is progressing planning for the expansion and modernisation of the Belconnen Basketball Stadium. The project encompasses additional indoor multi-sport courts, upgraded spectator seating, enhanced accessibility features, and improved administrative and changeroom amenities to meet rising regional community demand. Works are managed under the ACT Government's community sports infrastructure investment program.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers (40 Cameron Avenue)
RF Corval has proposed a major mixed-use redevelopment at 40 Cameron Avenue comprising two towers of 24 and 27 storeys. The proposal includes 407 residential apartments, ground-floor commercial and office tenancies, and structured basement and podium parking. The project replaces an existing low-rise commercial building situated within the Belconnen Town Centre precinct.
Belconnen Central by JW Land
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24 storeys) over a central podium with ground-floor commercial activation and basement parking. The all-electric precinct includes EV charging for each dwelling and improved pedestrian links between Emu Bank, Margaret Timpson Park and the Belconnen Bus Interchange. Site is bounded by Swanson Court, Chandler Street and the Cohen Street bus station.
1,535 residents of Hawker (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 1,614. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,541, about 84% 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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Hawker features an educated local labor pool, solid representation in core public sectors, and an unemployment rate of 4.9% based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 1,535 residents are gainfully employed. The local jobless rate sits 0.8% above the 4.1% recorded for Australian Capital Territory, while the labor participation rate of 63.7% trails the regional figure of 70.6%. Census figures showed a modest 14.4% of workers operating from home, though these numbers reflect broader Covid-19 restrictions at the time. The primary employment sectors for local residents are public administration & safety, education & training, along with health care & social assistance.
Local specialization is especially prominent in education & training, where representation reaches 1.4 times regional levels. Conversely, public administration & safety employs 26.2% of the local workforce, trailing the 30.4% share across Australian Capital Territory. As shown by Census comparisons between the working and resident populations, the suburb functions mostly as a residential enclave with relatively few jobs situated locally. AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the recent 12-month span, the labor force grew by 1.1% while total jobs fell by 1.0%, driving a 2.0 percentage point increase in unemployment. Over the same timeline in Australian Capital Territory, employment rose by 0.3%, the labor force expanded by 1.1%, and unemployment climbed 0.7 percentage points. Long-term labor expectations can be drawn from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections across five- and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though individual industry trajectories vary. Weighting these sector forecasts across Hawker's occupational base suggests local employment could lift by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (note that this is an illustrative weighting model and excludes localized population changes).
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Median household income in Hawker (ACT) is $2,251 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,169 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,318 a year against an average of $81,969. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place the suburb of Hawker's earning levels among the highest nationwide. Median taxpayer earnings reached $65,318 alongside an average of $81,969, relative to $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for 10.44% Wage Price Index gains since financial year 2023, modern income benchmarks are estimated at roughly $72,137 (median) and $90,527 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels in the Census, Hawker places between the 81st and 89th percentiles nationally. The largest income tier is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, comprising 32.6% of residents (980 people), closely mirroring the 34.3% regional benchmark.
Furthermore, 35.4% of residents earn more than $3,000 each week, underpinning local demand for high-end retail and services. Residents keep 89.7% of their earnings after housing expenses, highlighting robust disposable income and placing the suburb in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
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Hawker (ACT) had 1,181 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 20% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $375 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 16.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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 most recent Census, Hawker's housing landscape was divided into 67.3% standalone houses and 32.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate structures), whereas Australian Capital Territory recorded 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership was prominent at 45.3%, significantly exceeding the regional baseline, with mortgaged properties comprising 31.4% and rentals accounting for 23.2%. Monthly mortgage payments stood at a median of $2,000, and weekly rents averaged $375, both lower than the Australian Capital Territory figures of $2,080 and $450. On a national scale, Hawker's mortgage repayments surpass the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs match the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hawker (ACT) counted 1,181 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 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 70.2%, made up of couples with children (30.9%), couples without children (28.8%), and single parent families (9.7%). The remaining 29.8% consist of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (26.2%) alongside group households (3.3%). The median household size of 2.5 people aligns directly with the Australian Capital Territory average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.1% of adults in Hawker (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 29.4% with a bachelor degree and 16.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 11.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,556 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 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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Academic achievement in Hawker tracks substantially above wider benchmarks, with 52.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing higher education degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 43.8% across the SA3 area. This strong scholastic foundation equips the community well for professional and knowledge-focused careers. Bachelor degrees represent 29.4% of attainment, while postgraduate qualifications make up 16.4% and graduate diplomas comprise 6.3%. In addition, 20.8% of individuals aged 15+ hold technical qualifications, consisting of 9.6% advanced diplomas and 11.2% certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 29.8% of the community actively undertaking education.
Within this cohort, 8.6% attend secondary school, 8.4% are in primary school, and 7.3% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Public transport in Hawker (ACT) reaches 20 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 3,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 network assessments identify 20 bus stops operational within Hawker. These facilities are served across 65 separate bus routes, delivering a collective total of 3,363 weekly transit trips. Accessibility is notable, with the typical resident residing 157 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential orientation, the majority of trips involve outward commuting, with private motor vehicles representing 88% of journeys and bus transit accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 vehicles per residence, while 14.4% of workers commuted from home based on 2021 Census records during COVID-19.
Across all transit lines, trip volumes average 480 trips daily, translating to roughly 168 weekly services for each individual stop.
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65.8% of residents in Hawker (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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 metrics reflect favorable living conditions for Hawker residents, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health profiles matching broader national standards across all age groups. Private health insurance participation is notably robust, held by roughly 60% of residents (1,791 people), compared to 62.4% throughout Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent chronic health conditions reported locally are arthritis (affecting 9.1% of residents) and mental health conditions (affecting 8.4%), while 65.8% of the community recorded no long-term medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Health findings for working-age adults align with typical benchmarks.
Senior residents aged 65 and over constitute 21.1% of the population (634 people), surpassing the 14.2% proportion in Australian Capital Territory, with broader health metrics corresponding to national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.4% of Hawker (ACT) residents were born overseas and 18.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.9%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hawker displays greater cultural variety than many comparable residential markets, with 26.4% of residents born abroad and 18.8% using a non-English language in domestic settings. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 39.2% of residents. Meanwhile, Hinduism shows a notable presence at 3.7% of the community, relative to 4.8% across Australian Capital Territory. Regarding ancestral heritage, the three most common backgrounds among residents are English (25.9%), Australian (23.4%), and Other (11.3%). Notable variations in other cultural lineages also exist: Welsh ancestry accounts for 1.0% locally (versus 0.6% regionally), Hungarian represents 0.5% (versus 0.3%), and Scottish stands at 9.3% (versus 7.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hawker (ACT) is 42. 27.1% 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 age profile of the suburb of Hawker (ACT) leans toward older demographics. Based on August 2026 data, seniors aged 65+ account for 21.1% of residents, above the 14.2% mark for Australian Capital Territory, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 24.1%, below the wider region's 32.8%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 42 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 7 years older than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 from that Census. Children and young adults (0 - 24) have grown from 28.6% at the Census to an estimated 30.8%.
No primary age category is anticipated to see significant expansion by 2041, with young to middle aged adults and younger cohorts both expected to contract over this timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hawker (ACT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,008 at the 2021 Census → 3,007 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 (SAL80072). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.