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Page 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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, the Page statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 3,003. This reflects a decrease of 51 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,054. The current resident population is estimated at 2,983 by AreaSearch following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 2,275 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for the Page (SA2).

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Future population trends indicate an expected increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation by 2041, with the Page (SA2) projected to increase by 174 persons, reflecting a total increase of 5.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Page, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data indicates Page has experienced approximately 10 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 54 homes. As of FY26, 1 approval has been recorded. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $353,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year, $2.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Page has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally, though recent periods have seen increased development activity. This is below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. New development consists of 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 70.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With around 231 people per dwelling approval, Page shows characteristics of a low density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Page is projected to add 154 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Page has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Page recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Page has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.9%.

Employment stability over the past year is relative. As of September 2025, 1,490 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.6% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 56.5%, compared to the ACT's 69.6%.

Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical sectors. Public administration & safety has limited presence with 26.5% employment compared to the regional average of 30.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% while labour force grew by 0.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with the ACT where employment rose by 1.4%, labour force grew by 1.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov, ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Page's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

In AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Page suburb had a median taxpayer income of $52,075 and an average income of $65,351. These figures are slightly below the national averages of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively in Australian Capital Territory. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $56,897 (median) and $71,403 (average). According to census data, personal income ranks at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), with household income at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile shows that 32.6% of residents earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (978 individuals), similar to the surrounding region where this group represents 34.3%. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings result in disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Page, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 70.2% houses and 29.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 69.4% houses and 30.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Page was at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented dwellings at 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Page was $2,000, aligning with the Australian Capital Territory average. The median weekly rent figure for Page was recorded at $438, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of $2,000 and $430 respectively. Nationally, Page's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Page features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 58.4% of all households, including 24.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.6%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 6.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Page places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In Page, the proportion of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications is 45.6%, significantly higher than the Australian average of 30.4%. This educational advantage is driven by a high number of Bachelor degree holders (25.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (14.6%), as well as graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.7% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (15.6%). Educational participation is notably high in Page, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.2% enrolled in primary education, 7.8% in tertiary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

The Page transport analysis indicates 15 active stops operating within the area, consisting of bus services. These stops are covered by 43 individual routes, facilitating a total of 2,712 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated excellent with residents located an average of 174 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 387 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 180 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Page is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Page faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover in Page is approximately 53%, covering around 1,591 people, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average of 57.7%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions, impacting 11.3% and 9.8% of residents respectively. However, 58.9% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% in Australian Capital Territory. Page has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 23.5% (705 people), compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors generally align with those of the broader population.

Page was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Page was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 25.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Page, comprising 43.4% of people. However, Buddhism is overrepresented at 4.1%, compared to 3.0% across Australian Capital Territory.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.8%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (12.2%). Notably, Spanish (0.6%) and Vietnamese (1.4%) populations are higher than regional averages of 0.5% and 1.2%, respectively, while Croatian remains at the regional average of 0.8%.

Page's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Page has a median age of 39, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's figure of 35 and comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 85+ age group makes up 6.7% of Page's population, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's figure. Meanwhile, the 15-24 cohort comprises 11.3%, which is less prevalent than in the Australian Capital Territory. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of people aged 15-24 has increased from 9.6% to 11.3%. During this period, the 35-44 age group also grew from 13.2% to 14.3%, while the 85+ cohort declined from 8.1% to 6.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Page's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 54%, reaching 309 people from a starting point of 201. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall increase in the population aged 65 and over, which is projected to comprise 59% of Page's total population growth between now and 2041. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0-4 and 5-14 are expected to decline during this period.