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Monash (ACT) has an estimated 5,658 residents. That puts 1,659 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 suburb of Monash (ACT) has an estimated population of around 5,658, calculated through AreaSearch evaluation of ABS population updates alongside new addresses validated since the Census. This figure indicates an addition of 14 people (0.2%) compared with the 2021 Census count of 5,644 people. The update is derived from an estimated resident population of 5,657 established by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 19 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. Population density in the suburb stands at 1,659 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
The post-census growth of 0.2% for the suburb of Monash (ACT) positions it within 1.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 area rate of 1.4%, reflecting solid demographic foundations. Overseas migration served as the primary source of recent population additions. Projections utilized by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling with a 2022 base year for each SA2, adopting ACT Government SA2 projections (also with a 2022 base) for post-2032 periods and non-covered areas. Based on this methodology, the suburb of Monash (ACT) is anticipated to experience an overall population decline of 346 persons by 2041. Even with this broader contraction, certain demographics are expected to expand, led by the 75 to 84 age group with a projected increase of 159 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Monash (ACT) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals, residential construction in Monash has averaged roughly 4 new dwelling approvals per year, with 24 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 2 approvals registered in FY-25 to date. Because an average of 3.9 new residents per year have arrived per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), local housing supply is significantly behind incoming demand, generating upward price competition among prospective buyers. The average expected construction cost for newly approved homes stands at $359,000.
Meanwhile, commercial building approvals have totaled $1.1 million this financial year, pointing to limited commercial development. Per capita residential construction in Monash represents about 59% of the rate seen across Australian Capital Territory, placing the suburb in the national 6th percentile and highlighting a mature, supply-constrained market that bolsters demand for existing residences. Approved residential building consists of 25.0% detached houses and 75.0% attached dwellings, marking a notable shift from the established housing stock (currently 86.0% houses). This emphasis on medium-density formats responds to land availability limits and affordability considerations for first-time buyers and downsizers. The area records approximately 5620 people per dwelling approval. Given forecasts indicating stable or shrinking population numbers, Monash could see reduced housing competition, resulting in more advantageous market conditions for homebuyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Monash (ACT)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Monash (ACT), worth an estimated $1.2 billion. A further 24 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.54 billion. 3 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 urban planning and infrastructure in Monash are influenced by 6 key initiatives identified by AreaSearch. Significant projects impacting the surrounding region include Canberra Light Rail Stage 4 - Woden to Tuggeranong, Dairy Farmers Hill Precinct (1 Dairy Road), Erindale Group Centre Master Plan Implementation - Stage 1, and The Valley Ponds - Wanniassa.
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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.
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.
Kambah Group Centre Expansion
A $20 million private redevelopment led by Exempla Group to revitalize the Kambah Village precinct. The project involves doubling the existing Woolworths supermarket footprint to approximately 3,475 square metres to create a full-line store. The expansion includes a new BWS, additional specialty retail units ranging from 50 to 300 square metres, new food outlets, and medical services. The design features a new covered northern entry and integrated landscaping designed to complement ACT Government public realm upgrades.Current planning focus includes lease variations to accommodate indoor recreation and personal services.
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.
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.
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.
Tuggeranong Foreshore Improvements
ACT Government delivered a $4.75 million upgrade completed in 2024 to revitalise the Lake Tuggeranong foreshore and improve access between the town centre and the lake. Works included a renewed Town Park playground with accessible equipment, widened and realigned College Walk with low carbon pavement using 540 recycled tyres, upgraded Bartlet Place crossing and Reed Street paths, revitalised boardwalk with new decking, refurbished wayfinding, new lighting, landscaping and furniture, and upgraded toilet facilities with accessible amenities.
2,769 residents of Monash (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 2,890. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 61.8%. 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 4,479, 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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Monash features an educated workforce with considerable participation in essential services sectors. AreaSearch data indicates local employment growth was 0.6% over the past year, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,769, while unemployment sits 0.1% above the Australian Capital Territory level of 4.1%. Workforce participation trails the territory average at 61.8% compared to 70.6% across Australian Capital Territory. Census figures show that 10.8% of employed residents worked from home, a metric influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Construction employment shows significant local concentration, reaching 1.4 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for 8.5% of workers compared with 11.1% regionally. Comparing Census resident workers against local workplace numbers demonstrates that the area functions primarily as a residential community with modest on-site employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.6% and the labour force grew by 1.2%, which caused unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. Across Australian Capital Territory, employment increased by 0.3%, the labour force expanded by 1.1%, and unemployment rose 0.7 percentage points. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project nationwide employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these projections by the local industry profile suggests employment in Monash could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.
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Median household income in Monash (ACT) is $2,164 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,095 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,972 a year against an average of $72,366. 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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ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Monash taxpayers earned a median income of $61,972 and an average income of $72,366, compared to $72,206 and $85,981 respectively for Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a 10.44% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of $68,442 for median income and $79,921 for average income. Census figures place local household, family, and personal incomes between the 75th and 85th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket covers 30.9% of local earners (1,748 individuals), alongside 34.3% across the wider region.
Earners making over $3,000 per week constitute 33.6% of workers. After housing expenses, residents retain 86.8% of their income, corresponding to a SEIFA income placement in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Monash (ACT) had 2,122 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 1% apartments. 41% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. Rent absorbs 20.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.9%. 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 local housing stock recorded at the latest Census comprised 86.4% houses and 13.7% other dwellings, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings throughout Australian Capital Territory. Outright home ownership reached 38.8%, with 40.6% of properties mortgaged and 20.5% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,058, sitting below the Australian Capital Territory figure of $2,080 but exceeding the national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $450, matching the Australian Capital Territory median of $450 while remaining above the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Monash (ACT) counted 2,122 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent 72.1% of all local households, consisting of 32.3% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 27.9%, where lone person households make up 26.1% and group households comprise 1.8%. The median household size is 2.5 people, matching the Australian Capital Territory average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
31.4% of adults in Monash (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 20.3% with a bachelor degree and 7.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 423 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,050 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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Higher education qualifications are held by 31.4% of residents, which is below the SA4 regional average of 46.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising 13.0% with advanced diplomas and 19.1% with certificates. Participation in formal education is strong, with 26.4% of the population actively enrolled in study. This includes 8.9% attending primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 4.4% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Monash (ACT) reaches 28 stops on 64 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 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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The public transit network in Monash comprises 28 active transport stops accommodating bus services across 64 individual routes, which deliver 4,834 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with residents situated an average of 187 meters from their nearest stop. Commuters rely primarily on private vehicles, with 90% commuting by car and 6% by bus, alongside an average vehicle ownership rate of 1.4 per dwelling. Census data from 2021 recorded 10.8% of employed residents working from home. Transit service frequency totals an average of 690 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 172 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.5% of residents in Monash (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 8.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates show notable health challenges in Monash, with long-term conditions occurring more frequently among older age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 56% of the total population (~3,156 people), compared to 62.4% across Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent medical conditions in Monash are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health issues (8.5%), while 61.5% of residents reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. Residents aged 65 and over make up 26.2% of the local population (1,482 people), above the 14.2% proportion across Australian Capital Territory, presenting unique considerations for senior health management.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.8% of Monash (ACT) residents were born overseas and 19.8% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (25.8%) and English (25.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Monash displays significant cultural diversity, with 25.8% of the community born overseas and 19.8% using a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the largest religious group at 50.9% of residents. Islam accounts for 3.6% of the population, slightly higher than the 3.4% recorded across Australian Capital Territory. The primary reported parental ancestries in Monash are Australian (25.8%), English (25.2%), and Other (9.6%). Specific European backgrounds show higher local representation than regional levels, with Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Serbian at 0.6% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Monash (ACT) is 43. 20.7% 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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Demographic statistics highlight Monash as an established lifestyle and retirement community. AreaSearch estimates for August 2026 place 26.2% of the population within retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared to 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 22.5% against a territory average of 32.8%. The estimated median age is 43, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which sits 8 years above the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and higher than the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the share of retiree and elderly cohorts grew from 23.7% to an estimated 26.2%, driven by aging in place as the 55 to 64 group declined from 13.9% to an estimated 11.9% while the 65 to 74 group rose from 11.5% to 13.0%.
Looking toward 2041, older cohorts are forecast to add 138 residents (9%) to reach 1,620, while contractions are anticipated among children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Monash (ACT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 1 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,644 at the 2021 Census → 5,658 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 (SAL80097). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.