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 the suburb of Weetangera, based on ABS updates and AreaSearch validation as of February 2026, is estimated at around 2917. This figure reflects an increase of 122 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2795. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2841, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1846 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Weetangera's growth rate of 4.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 2.7%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections, with 2022 as a base, are adopted. Projections indicate a decline in overall population over the period to 2041, with the area's population expected to decline by 495 persons according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 55 to 64 age group, which is projected to expand by 27 people.

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 in Weetangera shows an average of around 10 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 54 homes. As of FY26 so far, 10 approvals have been recorded. The area has seen an average of 2.2 people moving to it annually for each new home constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $471,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Weetangera exhibits approximately 68% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 39th percentile nationally, offering limited choices for buyers and driving demand for existing homes. New development consists of 27.0% detached houses and 73.0% attached dwellings, providing affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the current housing mix (currently 92.0% houses) reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 435 people per dwelling approval, Weetangera indicates a developed market.

Population projections showing stability or decline suggest reduced housing demand pressures in the area, 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. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year. The area's unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%, but workforce participation lags at 65.7%.

According to Census responses in September 2025, 15.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training. Weetangera has a particularly strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, public administration & safety shows lower representation at 28.3% versus the regional average of 30.4%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, and labour force increased by 1.1%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 1.4% with a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 Weetangera suburb has high incomes. The median assessed income is $74,425 and the average is $93,399. This contrasts with Australian Capital Territory's figures of a median income of $72,206 and an average of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $81,317 (median) and $102,048 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Weetangera rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 98th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The data shows that 41.9% of residents (1,222 people) fall into the $4,000+ bracket, unlike metropolitan trends where 34.3% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 54.5% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 91.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

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

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

Family households comprise 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 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

Educational attainment in Weetangera is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 56.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 43.8% in the SA3 area. This high level of educational attainment positions Weetangera strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.4%) and graduate diplomas (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 is notably high in Weetangera, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. 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

The analysis shows 17 active public transport stops in Weetangera, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 56 different routes that together facilitate 4,819 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 194 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to the area's predominantly residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 88%, while cycling accounts for 4%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, 15.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages at 688 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 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 low among the general population, nearing the nation's average for older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover was exceptionally high, with approximately 64% of the total population (1,869 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. 69.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the Australian Capital Territory's 70.2%. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 18.9% of residents aged 65 and over (551 people), higher than the Australian Capital Territory's 14.3%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average but ranked lower nationally than 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's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 24.3% born overseas and 18.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Weetangera, accounting for 42.0%. Hinduism had an overrepresentation of 3.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's average of 4.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (9.9%). Notable divergences included Russian (0.4% vs regional 0.3%), Scottish (8.8% vs 7.3%), and Vietnamese (1.2% vs 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 and slightly exceeds the national average of 38 years. Comparing the age distributions with the Australian Capital Territory average, the 45-54 cohort is notably higher at 15.6% in Weetangera compared to the territory's average, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 9.9%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the age group of 15 to 24 years has grown from 13.4% to 16.6%, and the 45 to 54 cohort has increased from 14.4% to 15.6%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has declined from 13.8% to 12.4%, and the 35 to 44 age group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Weetangera, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by -1 person (-1%), reaching 92 from 93. Both the 85+ and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.