Wright

Wright lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the Wright statistical area's population is estimated at around 4,374 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 566 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,808. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,444 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wright's growth of 14.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the state's (6.4%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 44.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Looking ahead, a population increase just below the median is expected, with an increase of 315 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 7.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Wright among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows approximately 55 new homes approved annually in Wright over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 276 homes. No approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. On average, 3.3 new residents are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply lagging demand and potential pricing pressures for new homes costing around $292,000 on average. This financial year has seen $25,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature.

Compared to Australian Capital Territory, Wright has 82.0% lower building activity per person. New construction predominantly consists of detached dwellings (70.0%) and medium-high density housing (30.0%), with townhouses and apartments providing varied price points. The location has around 245 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Wright will gain approximately 315 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Population forecasts indicate Wright will gain 315 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

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Wright ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Wright has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.3%.

As of September 2025, 2946 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation was 82.2% compared to ACT's 69.6%. Leading industries included public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance had an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while construction was under-represented at 4.6%, compared to ACT's 6.8%.

Employment opportunities seemed limited locally based on Census data. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3% and labour force by 1.9%, raising unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. Meanwhile, ACT recorded employment growth of 1.4% with a fall in unemployment by 0.2%. By November 25, ACT's employment grew by 1.19%, unemployment rate was 4.5%, outpacing national average growth of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wright's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 ending June 2023 shows median income in Wright suburb is $81,845 and average income is $97,367. This compares to Australian Capital Territory's median income of $72,206 and average income of $85,981. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26% from July 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Wright would be approximately $89,424 and average income $106,383 by that period. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Wright rank highly nationally, between 91st and 97th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis reveals 39.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, consistent with regional trends at 34.3%. Notably, 42.2% of residents earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, yet disposable income ranks at the 90th percentile nationally. Wright's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Wright features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Wright, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 39.6% houses and 60.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Australian Capital Territory's 40.9% houses and 59.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wright was at 8.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (59.3%) or rented (32.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, below Australian Capital Territory's average of $2,099. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $461, compared to Australian Capital Territory's $472. Nationally, Wright's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wright features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.0% of all households, including 32.5% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.0%, with lone person households at 26.9% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.7.

Wright demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Wright's educational attainment exceeds broader standards significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 58.6% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. This notable advantage positions Wright favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%).

Vocational pathways comprise 21.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 11.6%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 9.6% in tertiary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows eight active stops operating within Wright, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by twenty individual routes, collectively facilitating 1805 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 240 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 257 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 225 weekly trips per stop.

Wright's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Wright shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence rates for common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 66% of the total population (2,871 people), compared to 70.8% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.0% and 7.6% respectively.

A majority, 76.9%, report no medical ailments, slightly lower than the ACT's 80.0%. The area has 4.2% seniors aged 65 and over (183 people), with strong health outcomes among this group aligning with the general population's profile.

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

Wright's population shows high cultural diversity, with 39.5% born overseas and 38.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Wright, representing 33.5% of its population. Hinduism, however, is notably overrepresented, comprising 12.0% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 12.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (20.7%), Other (18.5%), and English (17.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Hungarian is higher at 0.5% in Wright versus 0.3% regionally, Indian is slightly lower at 8.5% compared to 9.0%, and Sri Lankan is also slightly lower at 0.8%.

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

Wright's median age in 2021 was 33 years, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and significantly below the national median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Wright had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (22.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.9%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds was notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and the present, demographic aging has occurred with the median age increasing from 32 to 33 years. During this period, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 grew from 10.1% to 11.6%, while those aged 55-64 increased from 6.2% to 7.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 declined from 26.6% to 22.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Wright. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 179 people (35%), from 507 to 687. Conversely, the 5-14 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.