Weetangera

An assessment of population growth drivers in Weetangera reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of Weetangera is estimated at around 2,879 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 2,795 people, marking a rise of 84 individuals (3.0%). The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date, is 2,848. This translates to a density ratio of 1,822 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Weetangera's growth rate of 3.0% since the census is within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's 4.2%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data or years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections with a 2022 base are used. Future population dynamics anticipate an overall decline by 2041, with the suburb's population expected to decrease by 479 persons according to these projections. However, specific age cohorts like the 55 to 64 group are projected to expand, with an anticipated growth of 21 people in this cohort.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Weetangera according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Weetangera averaged around 10 new dwelling approvals each year from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling an estimated 54 homes. So far in FY-26, 18 approvals have been recorded. Over the past five financial years, approximately 2.2 people moved to Weetangera per new home constructed, indicating healthy demand supporting property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $471,000, targeting the premium market with high-end developments. Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Weetangera shows approximately 68% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 39th percentile nationally, suggesting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. New development consists of 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 435 people per dwelling approval, Weetangera shows a developed market.

Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers.

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

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Weetangera significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Weetangera has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.2% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%.

This is lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) overall employment growth rate of 0.9%. In Weetangera, 1,524 residents were employed in December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, below the ACT's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was at 64.9% compared to the ACT's 70.5%. A moderate 15.7% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training sectors. Weetangera shows strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. However, public administration & safety has lower representation at 28.3% compared to the regional average of 30.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, while labour force grew by 1.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, ACT recorded employment growth of 0.9% with a slight rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Weetangera. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Weetangera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Weetangera is among the highest in Australia. The median assessed income is $74,425 and the average income stands at $93,399. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $82,195 (median) and $103,150 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Weetangera rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 98th percentiles. The data shows that 41.9% of residents (1,206 people) fall into the $4000+ bracket, unlike metropolitan trends where 34.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 54.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 91.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

In Weetangera, as per the latest Census, 91.7% of dwellings were houses while 8.3% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weetangera stood at 48.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.8% and rented ones at 14.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than the ACT average of $2,080. Median weekly rent in Weetangera was $490, compared to the ACT's $450. Nationally, Weetangera's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 versus Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 80.6% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 29.9% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.4%, with lone person households at 16.4% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

Weetangera shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Weetangera has a notably high level of educational attainment among residents aged 15 and above, with 56.1% holding university qualifications. This figure is significantly higher than the national average of 30.4% and the SA3 area average of 43.8%. The most common qualification in Weetangera is bachelor degrees, held by 29.3% of residents aged 15 and above. Postgraduate qualifications follow at 19.4%, with graduate diplomas at 7.4%.

Vocational pathways account for 18.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 8.5% and certificates 10.2%. Educational participation in the area is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.2% in secondary education, 9.9% in primary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 17 active public transport stops in Weetangera, all bus services. These stops are served by 56 routes, offering 4819 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated excellent, with residents typically located 194 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Car remains dominant at 88%, while cycling accounts for 4%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.7% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 688 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 283 weekly trips per individual stop.

Weetangera's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Weetangera. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was exceptionally high, at approximately 64% of the total population (1,844 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.7 and 7.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 69.8%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the Australian Capital Territory's 70.2%. Working-age residents were notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a higher proportion of seniors, at 19.2% (552 people), compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 14.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Weetangera was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Weetangera had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 24.3% of its population born overseas and 18.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Weetangera was Christianity, accounting for 42.0% of the population. Hinduism showed significant overrepresentation, comprising 3.6% of Weetangera's population compared to the regional average of 4.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.8%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (9.9%). Other ethnic groups with notable divergences included Russian at 0.4%, Scottish at 8.8%, and Vietnamese at 1.2%, each higher than their respective regional percentages of 0.3%, 7.3%, and 1.0%.

Weetangera's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Weetangera is 41 years, which is higher than the Australian Capital Territory's average of 35 years. It also exceeds the national average of 38 years by a modest margin. Comparing the age cohorts with the Australian Capital Territory average, those aged 15-24 are notably over-represented in Weetangera at 17.0%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 10.2%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the percentage of the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.4% to 17.0%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 65-74 has decreased from 9.9% to 8.0%, and the age group 5-14 has also dropped from 13.8% to 12.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Weetangera. Notably, the age group 55-64 is expected to grow by 2 people, reaching 334 from 328. However, both the 85+ and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.