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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 for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of the suburb of Page is around 3003 as of Feb 2026. This reflects a decrease of 51 people (1.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3054 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2983, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2275 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, also based on 2022, are adopted. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with the suburb expected to increase by 174 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, 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, shows Page has experienced around 10 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 54 homes. So far in FY26, 1 approval has been recorded. The area's population decline indicates adequate housing supply relative to demand, creating a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New homes are built at an average construction cost of $353,000, indicating developer 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 show increased activity. This is below the national average, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations. New development consists of 50% detached dwellings and 50% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 70% houses). Page has around 231 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low-density area.

Future projections estimate Page adding 154 residents by 2041 based on current development patterns, suggesting new housing supply should readily meet demand and potentially facilitate population growth beyond current projections.

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

No factors can influence a region's performance more than modifications to local infrastructure, significant projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects include the Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct (Republic Phase 2 & Future), and Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Page has an educated workforce with well-represented 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 Page unemployment rate is 1.3% higher than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation in Page lags at 61.9%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 72.5%. According to Census responses, only 10.6% of residents work from home.

Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. 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 predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 0.5% and labour force grew by 0.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Australian Capital Territory saw employment rise by 1.4%, labour force grow by 1.2%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 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 account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 shows 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 ending June 2023, estimated median income for Page as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,897, with average income at around $71,403. Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), while household income is at the 51st percentile. The largest earnings segment comprises 32.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (978 residents). This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 34.3%. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income. Despite this, disposable income ranks at the 52nd percentile, and 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 per 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 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. 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, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure in Page was $438, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $450. Nationally, Page's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 constitute 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 comprise 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

Educational attainment in Page is notably higher than national averages. As of 2016, 45.6% of residents aged 15 and above held university qualifications, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. The area's educational advantage is evident in its high proportion of Bachelor degree holders (25.9%), postgraduate qualifications (14.6%), and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.7% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (15.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. 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, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 43 different routes, collectively offering 2,712 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Page's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 84%, followed by bus at 10% and cycling at 2%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10.6% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 387 trips per day across all routes, 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

AreaSearch's health assessment for Page reveals significant issues based on mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Several health conditions impact both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 53% of the total population (~1,591 people), compared to 62.4% in Australian Capital Territory. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and mental health issues (9.8%). 58.9% of residents report no medical ailments, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 70.2%. Working-age residents have a higher-than-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Page has 24.2% of residents aged 65 and over (726 people), higher than Australian Capital Territory's 14.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, roughly in line 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. Christianity is the main religion in Page, comprising 43.4% of people. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Australian Capital Territory, making up 4.1% of Page's population versus 3.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.8%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (12.2%). Spanish (0.6%) and Vietnamese (1.4%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional figures, while Croatian is slightly underrepresented at 0.8% versus 0.9%.

Page's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Page is notably higher than that of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), which has an average median age of 35 years. Page's median age exceeds the national median age of 38 years by a modest margin. Comparing the demographic distributions between Page and ACT, Page has a higher proportion of residents aged 85 and above, at 7.1%, while having fewer individuals aged 5 to 14 years old, at 9.5%. According to data from the 2021 Census, Page's population has seen changes in its age composition since then. The percentage of individuals aged 15 to 24 years has increased from 9.6% to 11.3%, while those aged 35 to 44 years have risen from 13.2% to 14.5%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 85 and above has decreased from 8.1% to 7.1%. By the year 2041, significant shifts in Page's age composition are projected. The demographic shift is led by the 85+ age group, which is expected to grow by 45%, reaching a total of 309 individuals from its current figure of 213. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 59% of the projected growth in population. Conversely, declines are projected for the age cohorts of 0 to 4 years and 5 to 14 years.