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Waramanga has an estimated 2,751 residents, down from 2,785 at the 2021 Census — a change of 34 people, or 1.2%. That puts 1,609 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address verification conducted by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Waramanga has an estimated population of 2,751 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 34 residents (1.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,785 individuals. The figure is derived from the resident count of 2,749, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside post-Census address updates. This population size results in a density of 1,608 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio among national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion was driven predominantly by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 51.0% of the overall gains. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for SA2 regions, using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking these numbers, and for any projections past 2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 projections (using a 2022 baseline) are applied. Looking ahead, this method indicates a downward trend in total residents, with a projected reduction of 216 persons by 2041. In contrast, specific age brackets are set to grow, particularly the category aged 85 and over, which is expected to rise by 19 people. Detailed age statistics can be found in the corresponding section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Waramanga averages approximately 3 home approvals annually, with an estimated total of 17 dwellings approved over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 5 building approvals have been logged. With an average of 1.7 additional residents per built dwelling annually between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply and demand appear closely aligned, yielding stable market conditions, though this has shifted to -3 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, showing a more balanced supply-demand ratio.
The average projected cost of new residential builds stands at $305,000. Additionally, commercial development remains minimal, with $42,000 in commercial approvals registered during this financial year. In comparison to the Australian Capital Territory, building approvals per resident in the suburb of Waramanga are roughly half as frequent, ranking it in the 8th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, which restricts choice for buyers and sustains demand for existing properties. This level of activity sits below the national average, reflecting a built-out area with potential planning limits. Newly approved housing consists of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% medium and high-density residences, presenting a growing mix of attached housing styles that accommodate varied budgets, from spacious single-family options to smaller, affordable alternatives. With roughly 2740 people for every single home approval, the market in the suburb of Waramanga shows high maturity. Faced with stable or declining population forecasts, the suburb of Waramanga is expected to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to Waramanga, worth an estimated $3.23 billion. 7 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and planning changes play a significant role in area performance. Currently, AreaSearch has identified no new projects that are expected to impact this locality. Principal regional developments include the Woden Town Square Precinct Redevelopment, Athllon Drive Duplication, The Hunter, and the Canberra Hospital Master Plan, with details provided for the most relevant initiatives.
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Woden Community Services Hub
A new four-storey facility in Woden Town Centre that will centralise community and government services under one roof, bringing together services currently operating from multiple buildings in the region. It will include child and family services, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose hall, and workshop spaces. Construction is expected to commence in 2026-27.
Ivy by Morris (Section 54 Phillip)
A premium 18-storey residential tower offering 212 apartments with rooftop amenities, ground-floor retail and direct connection to the redeveloped Woden Town Square.
Skye by Trilogy (Section 117 Phillip)
A landmark 20-storey mixed-use residential tower comprising 188 luxury apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial space, located directly opposite Westfield Woden in the Phillip town centre. Developed by Zapari, the project forms part of the broader high-rise transformation of the Woden Town Centre precinct.
Woden Pool Project (Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre Redevelopment)
Staged redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice-Skating Centre site in Woden by Geocon. Stage one, approved by the ACT Territory Planning Authority on 16 December 2025, comprises two 13-storey residential towers with 286 apartments above a new public aquatic centre featuring a 25-metre, eight-lane indoor lap pool, warm water program pool, splash pad, learn-to-swim and toddler areas, cafe, and steam and sauna facilities. The existing outdoor 50-metre pool and the ice-skating rink will remain operational during stage one construction, with their future considered in later stages.Geocon intends to eventually deliver around 696 to 700 apartments across five buildings in three stages on the 1.29 hectare site. Minor structural amendments to the approved stage one design remain under assessment.
Woden Pool Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment of the Phillip Swimming and Ice Skating Centre (Woden Pool) comprising a new public indoor aquatic centre with 25m lap pool, learn-to-swim pool, leisure and toddler pools, splash pad, sauna, steam room and cafe, together with two residential towers containing 286 apartments in Stage 1. The broader masterplanned redevelopment is proposed to ultimately deliver around 696 dwellings across three stages.
Woden Town Centre Public Realm Upgrades
ACT Government public realm improvements to Woden Town Square and surrounding streets in Phillip, delivered in stages as part of the broader Woden renewal program. Works include new landscaping and tree planting, street furniture, wayfinding signage, improved pedestrian connectivity and active travel links around the CIT Woden Campus and town centre. The initial Woden Experiment placemaking activation (2019) informed subsequent permanent upgrades. The new Woden Public Transport Interchange became operational in April 2026, completing the active travel connectivity precinct.
Cooleman Court Shopping Precinct Upgrades
Upgrades to the shopping precinct at Cooleman Court to revitalize and improve access.
Woolworths Weston Creek Supermarket Expansion and Refurbishment
Expansion of the supermarket and full refurbishment to Woolworth's latest standard. Supermarket to remain open during refurbishment.
1,391 residents of Waramanga are employed, from a labour force of 1,463. Unemployment sits at 4.9%, with participation at 67.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,211, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce in the suburb of Waramanga is highly educated, featuring a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.9%, and relatively steady job numbers over the prior year, according to statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,391 employed residents. The local unemployment rate stands 0.9% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly lower than typical (67.0% compared to 70.8% in the ACT). Census data indicates that only 11.5% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although this figure should be interpreted alongside Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical roles. On the other hand, accommodation & food service jobs are less common at 4.7% of the workforce, compared to the regional standard of 6.5%. Comparing the Census working population against resident totals indicates that this residential zone offers few local jobs. Based on AreaSearch calculations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw the labour force grow by 1.1% while overall employment contracted by 0.4%, leading to a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded a 0.3% increase in employment and a 1.1% expansion of its labour force, leading to a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment trends published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these projections to the local employment distribution suggests job numbers in the suburb of Waramanga could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Waramanga is $2,247 a week (about $117,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,179 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,732 a year against an average of $79,388. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, taxpaying residents in the suburb of Waramanga earn a median income of $66,732 and an average income of $79,388. These figures are exceptionally high compared to the rest of the nation, and contrast with the ACT median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, the current estimates translate to roughly $73,699 for median income and $87,676 for average income as of March 2026. Census results from 2021 place household, family, and personal incomes for the suburb of Waramanga in the 80th to 90th national percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 28.0% of local taxpayers (770 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the 34.3% recorded in the wider region. Economic capability is highlighted by the 36.8% of households with weekly earnings over $3,000, which supports consumer demand. Housing costs absorb 13.5% of income, while strong overall earnings put residents in the 82nd percentile for disposable income and place the area in the 8th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Waramanga had 1,073 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 3% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $379 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,175 a month. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, residential properties in the suburb of Waramanga consisted of 77.4% houses and 22.6% other property types, including semi-detached options and apartments, compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative housing styles in the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Waramanga were considerably higher than the ACT average at 32.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (28.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,175, exceeding the ACT average of $2,080, while the median weekly rent stood at $379, below the ACT median of $450.
On a national scale, mortgage payments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents also exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Waramanga counted 1,073 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 69.0% of all households in the suburb of Waramanga, consisting of couples with children at 32.8%, couples without children at 24.7%, and single-parent households at 10.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.0%, comprising single-person households at 27.5% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size of 2.5 people is equal to the ACT average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
44.9% of adults in Waramanga hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 13.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 93% of areas nationally. A further 15.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,446 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,096 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Education levels in the suburb of Waramanga are high compared to broader averages, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the community well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 26.0% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.4% and graduate diplomas at 5.5%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also common, with 26.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 15.8%. A high portion of the community is engaged in learning, with 31.3% of residents enrolled in formal education.
Primary school students make up 11.4% of the population, secondary students account for 8.0%, and tertiary students comprise 6.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Waramanga reaches 20 stops on 99 routes, timetabled for about 6,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the suburb of Waramanga include 20 transit stops featuring a selection of buses. These stops accommodate 99 unique routes that deliver 5,959 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 214 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many workers commute out of the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 89% of commuters, while 6% use buses and 3% cycle. Households own an average of 1.3 cars. A relatively low 11.5% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Buses average 851 daily runs across all routes, which translates to approximately 297 weekly trips at each local stop.
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67.7% of residents in Waramanga report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators are positive for residents of the suburb of Waramanga, with AreaSearch's review of mortality and health metrics showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common illnesses is standard across age groups, and private health coverage is very high at approximately 59% of the population (1,610 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. The most frequent diagnoses among residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.4% and 8.9% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Health profiles for working-age locals are typical. Residents aged 65 and older represent 20.6% of the local population (566 people), which exceeds the ACT rate of 14.3%. Seniors show favorable health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Waramanga is largely Australian-born, at 77.4% of residents, with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.6%) and Australian (25.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Waramanga shows high levels of cultural diversity, with 22.6% of residents born outside Australia and 15.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 42.2% of locals. The most notable religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, matching the 0.2% average across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Waramanga are English at 25.6%, Australian at 25.4%, and Irish at 10.4%. There are also differences in specific ethnic backgrounds: Hungarian ancestry is overrepresented at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Scottish is at 9.7% (compared to 7.3%), and Serbian stands at 0.4% (matching the regional 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Waramanga is 38. 21.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 38 years in the suburb of Waramanga is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35, and matches the national average of 38. Compared to the ACT, the suburb of Waramanga has a higher proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 (8.3%) but fewer residents aged 25 to 34 (11.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 35 to 44 grew from 15.1% to 17.0%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 7.2% to 8.3%. In contrast, the 25 to 34 bracket fell from 12.9% to 11.4%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.9% to 11.4%.
Demographic models show that the age structure will change by 2041. The 85 and over cohort is projected to grow the most at 18%, adding 14 residents to reach 94. Seniors aged 65 and over will account for 73% of population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while the 75 to 84 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Waramanga
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,785 at the 2021 Census → 2,751 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL80130). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.