Suburb profile · Australian Capital Territory
O'Connor (ACT) has an estimated 5,943 residents, up 0.4% since the 2021 Census, with 7 projects tracked in O'Connor (ACT).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Located 2.8 kilometres north-northwest of the Canberra CBD, the suburb of O'Connor (ACT) is estimated to have around 5,943 residents as of Aug 2026. This figure draws on aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts, released yearly, and on national address file data updated each quarter. The population has changed little since the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,917 people. Growth is led by young professionals, and the area has a notable share of 15 to 24 year olds, an above-average renting population and a strong base of Professional and Technical employment.
Residents include a high proportion of teenagers, largely living in group households. The area is above average for education and very affluent, and significant infrastructure and major project spending is planned that should support performance and demand. Population growth is moderate. More broadly, O'Connor is known for its picturesque suburban atmosphere and strong sense of community within ACT, Australia.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Located 2.8 kilometres north-northwest of the Canberra CBD, the suburb of O'Connor (ACT) is estimated to have around 5,943 residents as of Aug 2026. This figure draws on aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts, released yearly, and on national address file data updated each quarter. The population has changed little since the 2021 Census, which recorded 5,917 people. Growth is led by young professionals, and the area has a notable share of 15 to 24 year olds, an above-average renting population and a strong base of Professional and Technical employment.
Residents include a high proportion of teenagers, largely living in group households. The area is above average for education and very affluent, and significant infrastructure and major project spending is planned that should support performance and demand. Population growth is moderate. More broadly, O'Connor is known for its picturesque suburban atmosphere and strong sense of community within ACT, Australia.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 5,157 in 2006 and 5,921 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 5,943 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 18.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 31.2%.
O'Connor (ACT) ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for transport & access and the 93rd for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
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Status of the 11 tracked applications: 6 approved, 1 under assessment, 4 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 7 projects in O'Connor (ACT) (2 under construction) and 84 more in the surrounding area.
The redevelopment of the Yowani Country Club into the Newlyne precinct, a significant mixed-use community in Canberra's inner north. The project includes multiple residential stages such as 'Yowani Grounds' (169 dwellings across towers and townhouses), 'Sense of Yowani' (retirement living), and the 'Mattone' and 'Moire' apartment complexes.
A five-storey commercial office building featuring a ground floor restaurant, community facility, and multipurpose space. The project includes a rooftop outdoor terrace and a two-level basement providing 87 car spaces. Designed by FMB Architects, the building serves as a core commercial hub within the larger Newlyne masterplanned precinct.
Major redevelopment of Yowani Country Club including a new two-storey contemporary clubhouse and a fully redesigned 18-hole golf course. The clubhouse relocates to the western side of Sullivan's Creek as part of the broader Newlyne precinct development with partner TP Dynamics.
Canberra's first privately delivered build-to-rent development, situated on a 7,070sqm site on Northbourne Avenue adjacent to the light rail line. Cedar Pacific is delivering approximately 306 apartments across three buildings of 8-9 storeys arranged around a central landscaped courtyard.
TANA is a boutique townhouse development in Lyneham comprising 11 four-bedroom residences. The project includes spacious floorplans with second living areas, three bathrooms, double garages, private alfresco areas, premium finishes, double-glazed windows and a minimum 7-star energy rating.
Construction of Stage 2A extends Canberra's light rail network 1.7 km from Alinga Street to Commonwealth Park, with new stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park. The works include a new light rail bridge over Parkes Way and two new signalised intersections on London Circuit.
The final stage of the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, developed by JWLand. Stage 4 is a nine-storey hotel and serviced apartment building comprising 134 rooms. The facade responds to the adjacent heritage-listed Owen Flats. Parking for Stage 4 is provided within the basement of the adjacent Stage 3 building.
Housing ACT Renewal proposes to replace the existing dwelling at 44 David Street, Turner with two single-storey, two-bedroom Class C adaptable public housing dwellings. The concept includes private garages, courtyards, landscaping, retained regulated trees and energy-efficient social housing close to schools, shops and public transport.
DA approved mixed-use precinct on Northbourne Avenue north of Haig Park. The project is planned to deliver about 600 apartments, a 100-room hotel, possible commercial tenancies, a central green spine, improved pedestrian and vehicle links between Northbourne Avenue and Henty Street, smart technology and sustainable design features.
The AIS Podium Project is a $249.7 million redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport campus in Bruce, Canberra, to modernise facilities for athletes preparing for the Brisbane 2032 Games.
A landmark mixed-use urban village on one of Canberra's most prominent gateway sites at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and Wakefield Avenue in Braddon. Geocon acquired the 10,663 sqm site in March 2025 for $59.4 million after the previous owner, Evri Group, shelved a build-to-rent proposal.
Revitalisation of the Dickson Shops precinct to create a safer and more accessible community hub. The upgrade includes replacing 4,400 square metres of paving using new and recycled bricks, installing 1.2 kilometres of new stormwater infrastructure, and adding 27 new seats and 50 bike racks.
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Estimated completion year of the 53 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 10, 2027 12, 2028 15, 2029 1, 2030 5, 2031 2, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 2. 10 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 11 substantial development applications lodged in and around O'Connor (ACT) over the past 5 years, 4 in the last 12 months; 1 is recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 1, 2023 2, 2024 3, 2025 2, 2026 (to Nov) 3.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 11 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 56th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 25 | ABS building approvals | 38th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 6 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of O'Connor include: Turner Build-to-Rent (Construction); 220 Northbourne Avenue (Construction); Botanical Turner (Construction); AIS Podium Project (Planning); and Garden City Cycleway (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of O'Connor spans multiple sectors including Communities, Residential Development, and Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
With an infrastructure score in the top 30%, the suburb of O'Connor demonstrates above-average development activity compared to national benchmarks.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in O'Connor, placing the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of O'Connor area has seen 35 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of O'Connor's current population of 5,943 has been supported by 25 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of O'Connor has seen 4.2 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 9.2 approvals in Australian Capital Territory. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 337 people in the suburb of O'Connor, compared to one for every 147 in Australian Capital Territory.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of O'Connor's approval levels have been significantly below the yearly average of 25, showing a notable downturn in recent development.
Over the past five years, the suburb of O'Connor has seen 126 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
O'Connor has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +0.4% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,443 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 59th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 5,917 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 26 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 4.12 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of O'Connor was estimated to be approximately 5,943 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 5,921 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of o'connor has added approximately 26 people and shown a 0.44% increase from the 5,917 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of O'Connor is estimated at 1,443 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of O'Connor has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.5% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of O'Connor is driven by: Overseas migration (86.0%), Natural increase (14.000000000000002%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 86.0% of overall population gains.
O'Connor's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 24th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 37.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 53.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 18.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 18.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of O'Connor at 35 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, O'Connor is equal to the Australian Capital Territory 2021 Census average and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of O'Connor compared to the Australian Capital Territory region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 18.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of O'Connor compared to the Australian Capital Territory region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 10.3% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of O'Connor show significant variance compared to Australian Capital Territory. The most under-represented age group is 0-4 year-olds (3.2% vs 5.4%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 12.3% of the population in the suburb of O'Connor as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 15.9% of the population in the suburb of O'Connor as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 7% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $79,126 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 95th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $95,073 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,518 | 2021 Census, weekly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,261 | 2021 Census, weekly | 93rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 42.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,463 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 14.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of O'Connor is approximately $84,681. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $79,126.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of O'Connor is approximately $101,747. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $95,073.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of O'Connor is approximately $84,681 compared to $81,672 in Australian Capital Territory. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $79,126 and $76,315 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of O'Connor is approximately $101,747 compared to $96,344 in Australian Capital Territory. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $95,073 and $90,024 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of O'Connor's households (~31.2% / 703 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of O'Connor is the $4000+ group, representing about 31.2% of households. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 34.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of O'Connor is $2,518/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of O'Connor is $3,463/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of O'Connor is $1,261/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of O'Connor had a median income among taxpayers of $79,126 with the average level standing at $95,073. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $76,315 and $90,024 across Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.02% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $84,681 (median) and $101,747 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of O'Connor is $9,419 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of o'connor's disposable income is $9,419 compared to $8,812 for Australian Capital Territory, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in O'Connor shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,532 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 4,409 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,697 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of O'Connor has approximately 3,532 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of O'Connor stands at 4.5%, which is broadly in line with Australian Capital Territory's rate of 4.1%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of O'Connor is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are public administration & safety (28.7% of employment), professional & technical (15.8%), and education & training (14.2%). These three sectors alone account for 58.7% of local employment, indicating significant concentration. Other significant employers include health care & social assistance and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of O'Connor has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Australian Capital Territory saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of O'Connor is 71.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate trailing the Australian Capital Territory average of 71.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Australian Capital Territory.
The suburb of o'connor shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 15.8% of the local workforce compared to 11.1% across Australian Capital Territory. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of o'connor's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 7.3% decline, ranking 35th out of 37 regions nationally.
O'Connor shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 31.5% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 23.2% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 61.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 24.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 36.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 15.0% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
61.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of O'Connor have university qualifications, compared to 46.8% in Australian Capital Territory.
24.8% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of O'Connor have no formal qualifications, compared to 28.6% in Australian Capital Territory.
The suburb of o'connor ranks in the 77th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of O'Connor are: Bachelor Degree (31.5%), Postgraduate (23.2%), Certificate (7.8%).
36.0% of the population in the suburb of O'Connor is currently engaged in formal education, including 8.2% in primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, 15.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of O'Connor is 1093, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the suburb of O'Connor, with a combined enrollment of approximately 499 students.
The suburb of o'connor includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
O'Connor features high concentrations of group households but relatively few family households, with an average household size in line with Australian Capital Territory.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 26.2% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 27.7% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 11.4% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 2,253 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,263 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 62.5% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.1 per family | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of O'Connor had 2,253 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has remained relatively stable to an estimated 2,263 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of O'Connor is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.5 in Australian Capital Territory and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 62.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (26.2%), group households (11.4%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,408 family households, couples with children account for 27.7% of all households, couples without children at home 24.9%, and single parent families 8.6%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of O'Connor shows distinct household patterns. Group households are notably over-represented at 11.4% (versus 4.7% in Australian Capital Territory). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 62.5% compared to 69.6% in Australian Capital Territory. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the suburb of O'Connor have an average of 1.1 children, slightly below the Australian Capital Territory average of 1.4. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 38.3% of the adult population are currently married, while 49.4% have never married. This compares to 46.8% married and 39.2% never married across Australian Capital Territory.
Single-person households represent 26.2% of all households in the suburb of O'Connor, similar to the average for Australian Capital Territory of 25.7%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 11.4% of households, above the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.7%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in O'Connor was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 25.6% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 17.7% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 82.3% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 89.3% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 74.4% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
O'Connor was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 25.6% of its population born overseas and 17.7% speaking a language other than English at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in O'Connor, at 31.5% of people, although more residents (60.9%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.2% across Australian Capital Territory.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in O'Connor are English, comprising 24.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.9% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of O'Connor (vs 0.8% across Australian Capital Territory), Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%) and Croatian at 1.1% (vs 0.9%).
25.6% of the suburb of O'Connor population was born overseas, compared to 29.9% across Australian Capital Territory.
17.7% of the population in the suburb of O'Connor speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 25.6% in Australian Capital Territory.
0.9% of the suburb of O'Connor population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Australian Capital Territory.
89.3% of the suburb of O'Connor population holds citizenship, compared to 85.8% in Australian Capital Territory.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
O'Connor displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 39.0% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 31.8% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 65.9% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,500 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 89th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 29.2% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 15.7% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $451 | 2021 Census, weekly | 81st percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 22.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 39th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of O'Connor, 31.8% of homes are owned outright, 29.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 39.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 65.9% of dwellings in the suburb of O'Connor are houses.
In the suburb of O'Connor, 18.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 15.7% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of O'Connor stands at 31.8%, compared to 27.3% in Australian Capital Territory.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of O'Connor is $2,500, compared to $2,080 in Australian Capital Territory.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of O'Connor is $1,492, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of O'Connor, households with mortgages typically spend 22.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of O'Connor is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of O'Connor shows mortgage holders spending 22.9% of income on repayments (vs 20.2% in Australian Capital Territory), while renters spend 17.9% of income on rent (vs 19.0% in Australian Capital Territory).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of O'Connor consists of 65.9% detached houses, 15.7% semi-detached dwellings, 18.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in O'Connor consumes approximately 13.7% of median household income ($10,903 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in O'Connor show attached dwellings contributing 18% of approvals compared to 34% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 82% of applications versus 66% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
The level of general health in O'Connor is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 63.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 69.2% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 74.0% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
Around 63.5% of people in the suburb of O'Connor are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 62.2% in Australian Capital Territory.
In the suburb of O'Connor, 4.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Australian Capital Territory require similar assistance.
8.2% of people in the suburb of O'Connor are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.1% of the population across Australian Capital Territory is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.4% of the suburb of O'Connor population, while in Australian Capital Territory, 3.5% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.7% of people in the suburb of O'Connor have heart disease. Across Australian Capital Territory,2.8% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of O'Connor, 63.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Australian Capital Territory sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 62.2%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 95 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 95th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 29 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 28th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 9,423 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 204 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 113 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.2 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 15.9% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 29 public transport stops within the suburb of O'Connor.
The suburb of O'Connor has 9,423 weekly trips across 113 routes, averaging 1,346 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 187 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 449 m away and the nearest child care centre 468 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 29 stops nearby, 9,423 weekly trips, access rating 95 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 54 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 54th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 449 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 468 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 535 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 611 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 617 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 646 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 2 long day care centres with 97 places in O'Connor (ACT), about 2.0 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees a low level of activity in O'Connor, placing the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally.
O'Connor has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
O'Connor has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
O'Connor's population is younger than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 7% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
The employment landscape in O'Connor shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
O'Connor shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
O'Connor features high concentrations of group households but relatively few family households, with an average household size in line with Australian Capital Territory.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in O'Connor was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
O'Connor displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
The level of general health in O'Connor is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
O'Connor (ACT) has an estimated 5,943 residents, up 0.4% since the 2021 Census, with 7 projects tracked in O'Connor (ACT).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for O'Connor (ACT).
Data currency
Refreshed . Population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Apr 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80102). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Apr 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for O'Connor (ACT) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares O'Connor (ACT) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
