Kambah

Kambah is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Kambah's population is estimated at around 15,749 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 79 people (0.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,670 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 15,731, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest Estimate Resident Population data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 151 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,388 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Kambah's 0.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (0.2%), though growth remains modest. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. As we examine future population trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period, with the suburb's population expected to shrink by 1,054 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 208 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kambah according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Kambah shows approximately 40 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 202 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, about 1.5 people moved to the area for each dwelling built. However, this figure has eased to -0.7 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating better supply availability.

The average construction value of development projects is $329,000. This year, Kambah has seen $831,000 in commercial development approvals, reflecting its residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kambah's building activity per person is comparable, maintaining market balance with the broader area. However, building activity has slowed in recent years, suggesting possible development constraints. New building activity consists of 30.0% detached houses and 70.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a shift towards denser development to provide more affordable options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This contrasts with the area's existing housing, which is currently 85.0% houses.

Kambah reflects a highly mature market with around 829 people per dwelling approval. With population expected to remain stable or decline, pressure on housing should reduce, potentially creating opportunities for buyers in the future.

Kambah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Eight projects identified by AreaSearch could significantly impact the local area's performance. These include Athllon Drive Duplication, Kambah BMX Facility Lighting Upgrade, Kambah Group Centre Expansion, and Marigal Gardens Retirement Village Expansion.

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The employment landscape in Kambah shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Kambah has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 5.0% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of June 2025, there were 8,081 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, 1.6% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation in Kambah was 63.0%, compared to the ACT's 69.6%. The leading employment industries among residents were public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

However, public administration & safety had lower representation at 28.4% versus the regional average of 30.4%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3%, while labour force grew by 1.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, the ACT experienced employment growth of 1.9% and labour force growth of 1.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kambah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming constant population growth.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Kambah's median income among taxpayers was $63,895, with an average of $75,656. Nationally, these figures are high, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's median of $68,678 and average of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $72,585 (median) and $85,945 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, Kambah's household, family and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 84th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 32.2% of locals (5,071 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the broader area where 34.3% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 34.4% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Kambah is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Kambah, as recorded in the latest Census, 84.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 15.3% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is compared to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) figures of 79.6% houses and 20.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kambah stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged properties at 41.7% and rented ones at 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, aligning with the ACT average. The median weekly rent was $400, compared to the ACT's $2,000 and national averages of $1,863 for mortgage repayments and $375 for rents.

Kambah has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 73.8% of all households, including 31.9% couples with children, 27.8% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.2%, with lone person households at 23.7% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory average.

The educational profile of Kambah exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 35.0%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (19.5%). Educational participation is high at 29.2%, including primary education (10.2%), secondary education (7.9%), and tertiary education (5.0%).

Kambah's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,206 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1033) and balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes 2 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. School places per 100 residents are at 7.7, below the regional average of 14.9, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Kambah shows that there are 65 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 5 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 1,014 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in the area is rated as good, with residents typically located an average of 345 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages 144 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Kambah is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Kambah faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 57%, covering about 8989 people. Mental health issues impact 9.5% of residents, while arthritis affects 9%. About 64.7% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 66.1% across the Australian Capital Territory. The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3181 people), higher than the 17.6% in the Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Kambah was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kambah's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 21.4% born overseas and 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kambah, accounting for 46.2%. Judaism, however, is slightly overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory average, comprising 0.1% of Kambah's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (25.4%), and Irish (10.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable variations: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.4%, Welsh at 0.7%, and Spanish at 0.6%.

Kambah hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Kambah is 41 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 years and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the ACT average, the cohort aged 65-74 is over-represented at 11.1% locally, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 11.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 75-84 has increased from 5.7% to 7.4%, while the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 11.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Kambah. The group aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 70%, reaching 455 people from 267. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who are expected to represent 78% of the total population increase. Conversely, the cohorts aged 15-24 and 45-54 are anticipated to experience population declines.