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

The suburb of Kambah's population is estimated at around 15,891 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 15,670 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 15,878 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 152 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,401 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Kambah has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.5%, outpacing the SA3 area. 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, with the suburb's population expected to shrink by 984 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 220 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 for Kambah shows around 40 new homes approved annually. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 202 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.6 people moved to the area per dwelling built, indicating balanced supply and demand. However, this figure has eased to -0.6 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, suggesting improved supply availability.

Development projects average $329,000 in construction value, higher than regional levels, reflecting an emphasis on quality construction. Commercial approvals totaled $831,000 in FY-26, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Kambah has seen 10.0% more construction per person over the past five years, supporting buyer choice and property values. However, building activity has slowed recently, potentially due to market maturity or development constraints. New building activity consists of 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the area's existing housing composition of 85.0% houses. This change may reflect decreasing developable sites and evolving lifestyles seeking more affordable, diverse housing options.

Kambah has around 828 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area with stable population expected to remain stable or decline, potentially reducing housing pressure and creating buying opportunities.

Kambah has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects likely impacting the area. Key projects are Athllon Drive Duplication, Kambah Group Centre Expansion, Kambah BMX Facility Lighting Upgrade, and Marigal Gardens Retirement Village Expansion. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Kambah shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Kambah has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 5.4% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.1%. As of December 2025, 7,941 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation was lower at 63.7% compared to the territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, only 11.5% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors.

However, public administration & safety shows lower representation at 28.4% compared to the regional average of 30.4%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 1.1% alongside labour force increasing by 1.0%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.9% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a rise of 0.3 percentage points in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Kambah's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Kambah has a high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Kambah is $63,895 and the average income stands at $75,656. These figures compare to those for Australian Capital Territory's of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Kambah would be approximately $70,566 (median) and $83,554 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Kambah rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 84th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 32.2% of the population (5,116 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 34.3% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (34.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Kambah. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

Dwelling structure in Kambah, as per the latest Census, consisted of 84.8% houses and 15.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Australian Capital Territory's 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kambah was at 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.7% and rented ones at 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Kambah was $400, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Kambah's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Kambah has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 26.2%, with lone person households at 23.7% and group households at 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 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%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 31.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 19.5%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.2% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Kambah has 62 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 100 different routes that together facilitate 6,397 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is considered good, with residents typically living within 345 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from Kambah, and cars remain the primary mode of transport at 91%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 11.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, an average of 913 trips are made daily, equating to approximately 103 weekly trips per individual stop.

Kambah's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Kambah's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are seen at a standard level across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover is very high, at approximately 57% of the total population (~9,070 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (9.5%) and arthritis (9.0%). 64.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 21.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,368 people), higher than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Kambah records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Kambah's cultural diversity is above average, with 21.4% of its population born overseas and 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Kambah, comprising 46.2% of its people. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to the Australian Capital Territory, making up 0.1% of Kambah's population against the regional average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestral groups based on parents' country of birth are English (26.5%), Australian (25.4%), and Irish (10.1%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences in representation: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.4% compared to the regional average of 0.3%, Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.6%, and Spanish at 0.6% against a regional average of 0.5%.

Kambah's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Kambah is 41 years, which is notably higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 years and modestly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Compared to the ACT average, the 65-74 age cohort is significantly over-represented at 11.0% in Kambah, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 11.5%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.7% to 8.2% of the population between 2016 and 2021, while the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for Kambah in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 66%, reaching 526 people from 317. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who are anticipated to represent 88% of the population growth. Conversely, the 75 to 84 and 45 to 54 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.