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Weston (ACT) has an estimated 4,032 residents, up from 4,000 at the 2021 Census. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 88% of areas nationally. That puts 1,047 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with new addresses verified post-Census, the suburb of Weston (ACT) recorded an estimated resident tally of approximately 4,032 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 32 people (0.8%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 4,000 people. This demographic movement draws upon an Estimated Resident Population of 4,027 established via the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 5 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Living density currently stands at 1,047 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader AreaSearch regional benchmarks.
Over the preceding ten-year span, the suburb of Weston (ACT) maintained steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.1%, exceeding the wider SA3 area. Recent population increases have been almost exclusively underpinned by overseas migration inflows. Demographic projections integrate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based in 2022, supplemented beyond 2032 or across uncovered districts by ACT Government SA2 age-cohort models with a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead, the suburb of Weston (ACT) is positioned in the upper quartile of AreaSearch study regions for demographic expansion, with aggregated SA2 figures pointing to an influx of 994 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 24.5% across the 16-year timeframe.
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ABS residential approval data examined by AreaSearch shows annual construction permits averaging roughly 3 new homes, accumulating to an estimated 19 homes across the preceding 5 financial years, with 8 approvals logged to date in FY-25. Across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, an average of 4.6 new residents arrived per completed residence, generating substantial demand pressures that typically drive asset values and heightened buyer competition. New residential builds average $426,000 in estimated construction cost, tracking above wider regional baselines to highlight a premium development profile. Concurrently, commercial building approvals reached $98,000 this financial year, underscoring subdued non-residential development activity.
Building activity per capita sits substantially suppressed in comparison to Australian Capital Territory, lagging 71.0% beneath the regional average. This restricted pipeline of new construction routinely reinforces local values and buyer interest across existing stock, while similarly trailing national volumes to signal an established urban fabric with structural planning constraints. Recent approvals have been comprised entirely of detached houses, reinforcing the low-density character and supplying spacious dwellings for family households. Detached dwellings represent a larger share of new building activity than observed across the existing baseline (74.0% at Census), illustrating enduring demand for standalone family properties despite wider urban consolidation policies, while a ratio of approximately 890 people per approval highlights a fully established neighbourhood. Longer-term projections indicate an additional 989 residents arriving through to 2041 relative to recent quarterly AreaSearch data. Should current residential construction volumes persist, housing supply could fall short of demographic growth, likely compounding buyer rivalry and bolstering future property price appreciation.
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Development applications around Weston (ACT)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Weston (ACT), worth an estimated $645 million. A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.37 billion. 2 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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 capital works, major developments, and urban planning policies remain vital drivers of community performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 notable projects with significant local relevance, specifically the Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Fetherston Weston, The Hunter, and Wesley Mission Affordable Housing Curtin.
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Fetherston Weston
Village Building Co is delivering a masterplanned residential precinct on the former Australian Federal Police site in Weston. The development comprises 337 energy-efficient dwellings across three-storey apartment buildings, walk-ups, and two-storey townhouses with extensive solar PV, EV charging infrastructure, and landscaped communal open spaces. The ACT planning authority approved the multi-unit estate development application with basement parking and associated civil infrastructure works.
Molonglo Town Centre
Canberra's sixth town centre, formally reclassified under National Capital Plan Amendment 99 (September 2024). The Suburban Land Agency is master-planning a 97-hectare precinct along the Molonglo River to serve as the primary commercial and community hub for the Molonglo Valley district, expected to house around 70,000 residents by 2050. The centre will include a main shopping precinct, homemakers and service trades precinct, district library and community centre, indoor sport and recreation facility, high school and college, transport interchange, town park, and approximately 10,000 dwellings within the town centre itself.Delivery is planned in four stages over 8-10 years, with retail core construction commencing in 2026.
Weston Creek Aged Care Facility
Development of a dedicated aged care and supportive living facility across Blocks 1151 and 864 in the District of Weston Creek. Works include residential care accommodation, specialist communal amenities, car parking, and civil infrastructure connections accessed via Cotter Road. Planning and works approval oversight is administered under the National Capital Authority framework.
Heysen Street Weston Residential Development (Block 7 Section 96)
Sale and planned development of a 13,130 sqm RZ4 medium density residential parcel at Block 7 Section 96 Heysen Street in Weston. The site permits medium density residential multi-unit development such as townhouses and apartments, capitalizing on elevated vistas towards the Brindabella Ranges. Planning controls allow for substantial new infill housing capacity within the established Molonglo Valley and Weston Creek corridor.
Wesley Mission Affordable Housing Curtin
The development will deliver 98 homes comprising 83 affordable rental apartments offered at below 75 percent of market rates alongside 15 specialist supported homes for individuals living with mental health challenges. Delivered in partnership between Wesley Mission and the ACT Government, the development includes dedicated community amenities, support service facilities, and landscaped public spaces opposite the Curtin local centre.
The Hunter
The final stage of Canberra developer Doma Group's 670-apartment masterplan. It includes two new buildings of 16 and 18 storeys, comprising 189 apartments with basement and podium level car parking, communal areas, and a pool.
Public Housing Renewal - Ulverstone Street
A proposal to replace four ageing dwellings with up to six new, modern, and energy-efficient homes. The new homes will be purpose-built for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Canberrans and will be built to Class C Adaptable standards, allowing them to be modified to meet changing needs.
Cooleman Court Shopping Precinct Upgrades
Public realm and commercial precinct revitalisation project undertaken by Transport Canberra and City Services around the Cooleman Court shopping area. Works focused on Brierly Street and Liardet Street, delivering widened pedestrian pavements, community open spaces, new lighting, landscaping, and improved parking configurations.
2,053 residents of Weston (ACT) are employed, from a labour force of 2,109. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 63.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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AreaSearch statistical area aggregations indicate an accomplished local talent pool marked by significant professional services participation, an unemployment rate of only 2.7%, and 1.2% job growth over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 2,053, with local joblessness sitting 1.4% below the 4.1% rate seen across Australian Capital Territory, while labour participation registers lower at 63.6% against 70.6% for Australian Capital Territory. Furthermore, 14.0% of workers indicated working from home at the Census, although pandemic restriction periods should be noted. Resident employment demonstrates high concentrations across public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, as well as professional & technical industries.
Conversely, retail trade accounts for a smaller share at 4.4% compared with 6.6% across the wider region. Comparing the volume of Census working residents to local jobs indicates that a notable portion of the community commutes outside the district for work. SALM and ABS data reviewed by AreaSearch shows parallel annual expansions of 1.2% in local employment and 1.2% in the labour force, preserving a stable unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Australian Capital Territory registered 0.3% employment growth, a 1.1% labour supply increase, and a 0.7 percentage points climb in unemployment. Future labour demand patterns can be evaluated via Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, exhibiting considerable variance across specific industries. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the area's current industrial profile implies potential employment gains of 6.7% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative sectoral weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments).
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Median household income in Weston (ACT) is $2,361 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,242 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,298 a year against an average of $83,630. 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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch place median taxpayer earnings at $70,298 and average earnings at $83,630, sitting well above national benchmarks while comparing to $72,206 and $85,981 across Australian Capital Territory. Factoring in 10.44% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated earnings to roughly $77,637 (median) and $92,361 (average) as of March 2026. Nationwide Census rankings place local household, family, and personal incomes between the 86th and 93rd percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 28.1% of residents (1,132 individuals), compared to 34.3% across the wider region, while 40.4% of households collect weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 to foster strong consumer expenditure capacity.
Households retain 87.5% of income after servicing accommodation costs, supporting a 9th decile SEIFA income placement.
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Weston (ACT) had 1,469 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 74% detached houses and 5% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census housing analysis shows detached houses accounting for 74.4% of residential stock alongside 25.6% semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings, contrasting with Australian Capital Territory figures of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 37.6%, tracking noticeably higher than Australian Capital Territory, while mortgaged properties accounted for 38.9% and private rentals 23.5%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,200 (against $2,080 for Australian Capital Territory and $1,863 nationally), while weekly median rents reached $420 (compared to $450 across Australian Capital Territory and $375 across Australia).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Weston (ACT) counted 1,469 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% 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 constitute 71.3% of all households, encompassing couples with children (32.8%), couples without children (27.7%), and single parent families (9.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.7%, primarily lone person households (25.8%) alongside group households (3.1%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.5 people, mirroring the Australian Capital Territory benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.0% of adults in Weston (ACT) hold a university qualification, including 27.8% with a bachelor degree and 17.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 11.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 822 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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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Tertiary attainment levels are exceptionally elevated, with 52.0% of persons aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing both the SA3 area (46.6%) and Australia (30.4%). Bachelor degrees represent the single largest category at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.8% and graduate diplomas at 6.4%. Vocational certifications comprise 21.2% of post-school awards among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (11.4%). Active learning participation is prominent throughout the community, with 31.6% of the population enrolled in an educational course. This cohort includes 10.2% attending primary school, 7.9% in secondary education, and 7.4% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Weston (ACT) reaches 33 stops on 85 routes, timetabled for about 6,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 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 connectivity comprises 33 operational bus stops positioned across the network. These boarding points are serviced across 85 distinct routes, delivering 6,415 weekly passenger trips. Network convenience is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 183 meters to the closest stop. Given its residential orientation, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 86% of work journeys, alongside 7% via bus and 3% by bicycle. Households maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, while 14.0% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census. Transit schedules provide an average of 916 trips per day throughout the network, translating to roughly 194 weekly trips per stop.
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67.5% of residents in Weston (ACT) report no long-term health condition. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 60.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic condition incidence show overall health indicators tracking close to nationwide averages, although long-term condition prevalence rises among older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 60% of residents (2,428 people), compared to 62.4% throughout Australian Capital Territory. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the primary reported health conditions, affecting 8.6 and 8.3% of residents respectively, while 67.5% of the local population reported no chronic ailments (against 70.2% across Australian Capital Territory). Working-age health outcomes remain generally standard. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 21.7% of the community (874 people), above the 14.2% figure across Australian Capital Territory, with older cohorts experiencing some health challenges while maintaining better outcomes than comparable senior groups nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.2% of Weston (ACT) residents were born overseas and 19.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.0%) and Australian (24.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics exceed typical local markets, with 26.2% of residents born abroad and 19.5% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, encompassing 42.4% of the population. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a notable presence at 0.2%, matching the 0.2% level recorded across Australian Capital Territory. Ancestral backgrounds are led by English (25.0%), Australian (24.1%), and Other (11.1%) heritage. Distinct divergences emerge across several specific backgrounds, with Hungarian accounting for 0.5% (against 0.3% regionally), French representing 0.8% (against 0.5%), and Russian comprising 0.5% (against 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Weston (ACT) is 42. 21.6% 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 local age profile skews mature, with August 2026 estimates indicating 21.7% of residents are within retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), contrasting with 14.2% across Australian Capital Territory, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent 25.2% against 32.8% across the broader territory. The estimated median age sits at 42 as at August 2026, unchanged since the 2021 Census and exceeding the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 by 7 years. Retiree and elderly groups have decreased from 23.6% at the Census to 21.7%. Moving towards 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) are projected to generate the bulk of expansion, increasing by 296 residents (31%) to 1,239, while retiree and elderly cohorts will record the highest relative growth rate, rising 33% to reach 1,166 residents.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Weston (ACT)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,000 at the 2021 Census → 4,032 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 Aug 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 (SAL80133). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.