Throsby

Throsby lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Throsby is around 3,802, reflecting an increase of 1,397 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 2,405 in Throsby. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,568 persons per square kilometer, placing Throsby in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Between 2016 and 2021, Throsby's growth of 58.1% exceeded the state average of 8.3%, making it a growth leader in its SA4 region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch projects that by 2041, the suburb is expected to grow by 1,028 persons, reflecting a gain of 26.1% over the 16 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Throsby among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Throsby has seen around 77 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 388 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY26. An average of 6.6 new residents per year arrives per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. Commercial approvals registered this financial year amount to $41,000.

Throsby has 327% more construction activity per person compared to the Australian Capital Territory. Recent development consists entirely of standalone homes, with around 491 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Throsby will gain 992 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably.

Population forecasts indicate Throsby will gain 992 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Throsby has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 17 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Moncrieff East Residential Estate, Harrison Group Centre (Town Centre), Throsby School, and Harrison Local Centre Expansion (Harrison 5 Precinct). The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Throsby performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Throsby has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7% over the past year. There were 2,044 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 1.5% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation in Throsby was 77.8%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 70.5%. According to Census responses, 11.9% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. The dominant employment sectors were public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. Throsby had a notable concentration in professional & technical services, at 1.3 times the regional average, but was under-represented in public administration & safety, with only 28.9% of its workforce compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 30.4%.

The area offered limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.7% while labour force increased by 1.5%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, the Australian Capital Territory experienced employment growth of 0.9% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Throsby. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Throsby's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Throsby suburb shows median taxpayer income of $74,748 and average income of $85,530 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is among highest in Australia, contrasting with Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $82,552 (median) and $94,459 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Throsby, between 95th and 98th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals predominant cohort spans 31.7% of locals (1,205 people) in $1,500 - $2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen surrounding region where 34.3% similarly occupy this range. Locality demonstrates considerable affluence with 54.1% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at 97th percentile and area's SEIFA income ranking places it in 10th decile.

Throsby is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Throsby, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.4% of dwellings were houses with 9.6% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Throsby was at 7.3%, with mortgaged properties at 70.3% and rented ones at 22.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,710, higher than ACT's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent figure for Throsby was recorded as $375, compared to ACT's $450. Nationally, Throsby's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are comparable at $375.

Throsby features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 89.1% of all households, including 59.8% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 10.9%, with lone person households at 8.5% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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

Throsby's residents aged 15 and above have higher educational attainment than broader averages. Specifically, 54.9% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA3 area's 46.3%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 27.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (24.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational pathways account for 20.9%, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 10.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.1% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education.

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

Throsby has six operational public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by thirty-one unique routes, facilitating a total of 2,215 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents' average proximity to the nearest stop being 256 meters. Predominantly residential, Throsby sees most residents traveling outward for work. Cars remain the primary commuting mode at 85%, while bus usage stands at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 316 trips daily, translating to approximately 369 weekly trips per individual stop.

Throsby's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Throsby. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were assessed by AreaSearch, with younger cohorts showing very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 61% of Throsby's total population (2318 people) had private health cover, higher than the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.2 and 4.9% of residents respectively. A total of 85.5% of Throsby's residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory. The area had 4.5% of residents aged 65 and over (171 people), lower than the 14.3% in Australian Capital Territory. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than those of the broader population.

Throsby is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Throsby's population is culturally diverse, with 51.1% born overseas and 61.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 28.2%. Hinduism stands out at 19.0%, significantly higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (25.8%), Australian (14.8%), and Indian (12.7%). Korean, Croatian, and Sri Lankan ethnicities show notable overrepresentation in Throsby compared to regional averages.

Throsby hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Throsby's median age is 32 years, which is slightly younger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Throsby has a higher concentration of 5-14 year-olds at 21.3%, but fewer 55-64 year-olds at 4.4%. This 5-14 concentration is well above the national average of 12.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows demographic aging, with median age advancing from 31 to 32 years. Notable shifts include the 45-54 age group growing from 9.8% to 12.9%, and the 5-14 cohort increasing from 18.7% to 21.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has declined from 21.4% to 15.2%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 11.0% to 8.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Throsby. The 45-54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 50%, adding 245 residents to reach 736. In contrast, the 25-34 group is projected to contract by 34 residents.