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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

The estimated population of the suburb of Page is 3,002 as of May 2026, a decrease of 52 people from the 2021 Census figure of 3,054. This decrease was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,991 following their analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with validation of 23 new addresses since the Census date. The population density is calculated as 2,274 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for Page. AreaSearch uses 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 the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also based on 2022 data. By 2041, Page is projected to increase by 164 persons, reflecting a total increase of 5.1% over the 16-year period, which is just below the median expected for statistical areas across the nation.

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 shows Page has received around 10 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending June 26. This totals an estimated 54 homes. As of July 26, two approvals have been recorded in FY-26. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $353,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, $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. However, recent periods show increased development activity. This is below the national average, indicating the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New development consists of 50% detached dwellings and 50% townhouses or apartments, marking a departure from existing housing patterns (currently 70% houses).

With around 231 people per dwelling approval, Page is characterized as a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Page is projected to add 153 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 assessment indicates Page faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Page has an educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. Employment stability over the past year has been relative.

As of December 2025, Page's unemployment rate was 1.9% higher than Australia's Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%, with a lower workforce participation rate at 60.9% compared to Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, only 10.6% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries among Page residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services.

However, public administration & safety has limited presence with 26.5% employment compared to the regional average of 30.4%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and November 2025, Page's labour force increased by 1.0%, while employment declined by 0.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 0.9% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Page's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, assuming constant population growth for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Page has an income level slightly below the national average, according to latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Page is $52,075, with an average income of $65,351. These figures compare to those for the Australian Capital Territory, which are $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $57,512 and an average income of around $72,174 as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, personal income in Page ranks at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), while household income is at the 51st percentile. The earnings profile shows that 32.6% of residents (978 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, reflecting a similar pattern seen in the metropolitan region where 34.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (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

Dwelling structure in Page, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 70.2% houses and 29.8% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to the Australian Capital Territory's structure of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings at that time. Home ownership in Page stood at 37.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented dwellings at 34.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000 as of this date, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $438. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory's averages were $2,080 for mortgage repayments and $450 for rents. Nationally, Page's mortgage repayments were higher than the average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 at this time.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 41.6%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households making up 6.8% of the total. 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, 45.6% of residents aged 15 years and older have university qualifications, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4%. This high level of educational attainment is beneficial for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.7% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.1% while certificates make up 15.6%.

Educational participation is notably high in Page, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% 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

Page has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 43 different routes that together facilitate 2,712 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest stop is 174 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility in the area. As a predominantly residential zone, most residents commute outside of Page. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 84% of residents, while buses are used by 10%, and cycling by 2%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, there are an average of 387 trips per day, equating to approximately 180 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health data shows significant issues in Page, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 53% (~1,591 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and mental health issues (9.8%), while 58.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 70.2% in the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age residents have a higher-than-average chronic health condition prevalence. The area has 24.0% of residents aged 65 and over (720 people), exceeding the Australian Capital Territory's 14.3%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, aligning with national rankings for the general 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. The predominant religion in Page is Christianity, comprising 43.4% of the population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented in Page at 4.1%, compared to 3.0% across the Australian Capital Territory.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.8%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (12.2%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Spanish is overrepresented at 0.6%, Vietnamese at 1.4%, and Croatian at 0.8%.

Page's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Page is 40 years, which exceeds the Australian Capital Territory's average age of 35 and is slightly higher than the national median age of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Page has a higher proportion of residents aged 85 and above (6.8%) but fewer residents aged 5 to 14 (9.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 9.6% to 11.7%, while the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 13.2% to 14.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 10.4% to 9.1%, and the 85+ group has fallen from 8.1% to 6.8%. By 2041, Page's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 45% (91 people), reaching 296 from the current figure of 204. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 56% of the projected growth. However, population declines are anticipated for the 75 to 84 age group and the 0 to 4 age cohort.