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Isaacs has an estimated 2,402 residents. That puts 777 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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Based on evaluation of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside address checks conducted by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Isaacs has a projected population of approximately 2,402 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 23 people (1.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 2,379 people. The calculation is derived from the resident population of 2,402, estimated by AreaSearch analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and address tracking post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 777 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical averages recorded across regions tracked by AreaSearch.
In recent times, the primary driver of population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 77.0% of the overall population gains. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch utilizes ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. In instances where SA2 details are absent, or for periods beyond 2032, age cohort growth trends from ACT Government projections matching a 2022 baseline are applied. Looking at future demographic patterns, projections point to a shrinking population, with the suburb of Isaacs expected to lose 200 persons by 2041 using this approach. Even so, specific age demographics are expected to expand, led by individuals aged 85 and over, whose numbers are projected to increase by 55 people. Details regarding age groups are available in the corresponding section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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In the last five years, only 2 residential development approvals have been recorded in the suburb of Isaacs. Although it is a fully established locality, virtually no new residential construction has occurred. This constrained supply of incoming housing generally acts to underpin property values for established homes, though it could point to planning limitations or quiet market conditions. Compared to the broader Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Isaacs displays a much lower level of residential construction. This scarcity of newly built properties typically bolsters demand and supports prices for existing housing, even though building activity has risen in recent times.
The current rate also falls below the national average, highlighting the mature nature of the locality and suggesting possible regulatory barriers. Given that the population is projected to remain steady or contract, the suburb of Isaacs is likely to experience less pressure on its housing market, potentially offering favorable conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Isaacs, worth an estimated $5.77 billion. 8 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 development works can have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 project that is expected to influence the locality. Notable projects include the Canberra Hospital Master Plan, the Mixed-Use Complex In Mawson, the Affordable Housing Project Fund, and the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children Expansion Project, with details of the most relevant initiatives provided below.
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Canberra Hospital Master Plan
A 20-year strategic transformation (2021-2041) of the Canberra Hospital campus to modernize clinical facilities and improve campus integration. Following the 2024 completion of the $640 million Critical Services Building (Building 5), current works focus on the demolition of Buildings 6 and 23 to facilitate the new Pathology and Clinical Support Building. The plan ultimately organizes the campus into seven distinct clinical precincts, including new inpatient buildings and expanded parking infrastructure to support long-term regional health demand.
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.
Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Mixed-Use Complex In Mawson
Development of 92 apartments with commercial components, designed by Oztal Architects, includes two buildings and basement parking.
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.
Mawson Shops 'Shop Top' Housing and Supermarket Development
Release of land for a supermarket at Mawson shops as part of a 'shop top' housing development, providing more affordable homes.
1,152 residents of Isaacs are employed, from a labour force of 1,190. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 57.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,889, about 79% 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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Data compiled by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries shows that the suburb of Isaacs has a highly qualified workforce, a strong concentration of workers in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and steady employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, there were 1,152 residents employed, while the local unemployment rate was 0.9% lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is considerably lower at 57.5% compared to 70.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Census returns indicate that a modest 13.0% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions.
The local workforce is heavily represented in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, alongside professional & technical roles. The suburb of Isaacs exhibits a clear specialization in health care & social assistance, employing a share of workers 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 4.5% of employed residents, falling below the Australian Capital Territory average of 6.6%. The difference between the local working population and resident counts suggests that local job opportunities within the immediate area are limited. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader area indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.3% while the labour force expanded by 1.2%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, the Australian Capital Territory experienced a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% increase in the labour force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future local employment opportunities in the suburb of Isaacs can be contextualized using national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with marked variations across individual sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce composition suggests employment for the suburb of Isaacs could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Isaacs is $2,670 a week (about $139,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,307 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,144 a year against an average of $99,147. 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 the latest postcode-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, resident incomes in the suburb of Isaacs place it in the top national percentile, recording a median income of $74,144 and an average of $99,147. These figures compare to an Australian Capital Territory median of $72,206 and an average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated at roughly $81,885 for the median and $109,498 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Isaacs are highly ranked, placing in the 93rd to 94th national percentiles.
The highest income tier of $4000+ per week is the most common, accounting for 31.7% of residents (761 people), which contrasts with the broader region where 34.3% of households earn between $1,500 - 2,999. High-income earners are prominent, with 45.3% of residents receiving more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to substantial financial resources. Once housing costs are met, residents keep 90.5% of their earnings, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Isaacs had 915 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing in the suburb of Isaacs at the time of the last Census consisted of 83.9% standalone houses and 16.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other housing formats, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates were notably higher than the territory average at 51.9%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (30.6%) or occupied by tenants (17.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,300, while the median weekly rent was $520, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450 respectively.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Isaacs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rent levels exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Isaacs counted 915 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 35% couples without children. 21% 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 make up the majority of households at 76.4%, consisting of couples with children at 32.0%, couples without children at 34.5%, and single parent families at 8.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 23.6%, with single-person households representing 20.7% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching the average for the Australian Capital Territory.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.6% of adults in Isaacs hold a university qualification, including 28.2% with a bachelor degree and 19.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 85% of areas nationally. A further 11.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The level of education in the suburb of Isaacs is high, with 53.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 46.8% in the SA4 region. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 28.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 19.5% and graduate diplomas at 5.9%. Vocational qualifications are held by 19.8% of residents aged 15+, which includes advanced diplomas at 8.2% and certificate-level qualifications at 11.6%. Participation in study is high, with 25.2% of the local population enrolled in an educational program.
This is composed of 8.9% of residents in primary school, 6.5% in secondary education, and 5.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Isaacs reaches 19 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 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 1.6 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 services in the suburb of Isaacs include 19 active transit stops, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 42 routes, providing a total of 3,615 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 164 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a residential area, most workers commute to other districts; private vehicles are the main transport mode at 92%, with buses carrying 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per household, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low 13.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during pandemic conditions.
Service frequency across all routes averages 516 trips per day, which translates to roughly 190 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.8% of residents in Isaacs report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 80% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.7 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 the suburb of Isaacs show excellent outcomes based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with younger residents showing low rates of typical health issues. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 66% of the population (1,593 people) covered, compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported medical conditions, affecting 9.9% and 7.0% of the population respectively, while 66.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Residents under the age of 65 experience better health profiles than average. The suburb of Isaacs has a high proportion of older residents, with 28.7% aged 65 and over (689 people) compared to 14.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Senior health outcomes are positive, though they rank lower nationally than the scores seen for the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.6% of Isaacs residents were born overseas and 31.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.9%) and Australian (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are high in the suburb of Isaacs, where 36.6% of residents were born overseas and 31.6% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religion, chosen by 51.1% of the population. There is a notable presence of Hinduism at 6.6% of residents, compared to 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 21.9%, Australian at 18.0% (which falls below the territory average of 23.0%), and Other at 13.5%. Certain ethnic backgrounds are represented at higher rates than the wider region, including Polish at 1.6% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Hungarian at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Croatian at 1.4% (compared to 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Isaacs is 48, older than 90% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.5% 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 in the suburb of Isaacs is 48 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is notably prominent at 13.4% of the population, compared to a territory average where 25 - 34 year-olds are lower at 8.9%. This concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is also higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 10.2% to 13.4%, and the 15 to 24 cohort rose from 9.7% to 12.6%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 age bracket fell from 16.1% to 14.0% and the 5 to 14 group decreased from 11.1% to 9.1%. Population projections for 2041 point to significant changes, with the 85+ cohort expected to rise by 49 people (74%) from 67 to 117. This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65+ account for 100% of the projected growth, while the 0 to 4 and 45 to 54 brackets are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Isaacs
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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,379 at the 2021 Census → 2,402 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 (SAL80078). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.