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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Wright is around 4,374. 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 estimation following examination of ABS ERP data release in 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 average of 5.9%. 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted. Looking forward, population projections expect an increase just below the median for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with Wright expected to gain 315 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 7.2% over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Wright has seen around 55 new homes approved per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 278 homes. So far in FY-26, no approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of approximately 3.3 new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25. Consequently, supply is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $292,000. In terms of commercial development, $10.8 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating moderate levels of activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Wright records markedly lower building activity, 82.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. However, this level is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location's growth potential.

New development consists of 71.0% detached dwellings and 29.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. This pattern favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (40.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The location has approximately 232 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth in population and housing supply. Population forecasts indicate Wright will gain 315 residents through to 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

No factor impacts a region's performance more than alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that could potentially affect this area. Notable projects include Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Molonglo Town Centre, Molonglo River Bridge and John Gorton Drive Extension, Denman Apartments, with the following list detailing those most pertinent.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Wright performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Wright's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.7%.

As of June 2025, 2,860 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.4%. Workforce participation is high at 82.2% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 69.6%. Leading industries include public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Health care & social assistance is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Construction, however, is under-represented at 4.6% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 6.8%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, labour force by 1.6%, reducing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory recorded employment growth of 1.9% with a 0.3 percentage point reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wright's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% 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 ended June 2022 shows median income in Wright at $81,845 and average income at $97,367. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had a median income of $68,678 and an average income of $83,634. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated current incomes are approximately $92,976 (median) and $110,609 (average). The 2021 Census data ranks Wright's household, family, and personal incomes between the 91st and 97th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 39.7% of individuals in Wright earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, consistent with the broader regional trend of 34.3%. Notably, 42.2% of individuals earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income 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

In Wright, as assessed in the latest Census, 39.6% of dwellings were houses while 60.4% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 40.9% houses and 59.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wright stood at 8.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.3% and rented ones at 32.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,099. The median weekly rent figure for Wright was $461, compared to the Australian Capital Territory's $472 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Wright's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 33.0%, consisting of 26.9% lone person households and 6.0% group households. 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 benchmarks significantly. 58.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and the SA4 region's 46.8%. Bachelor degrees lead at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational pathways account for 21.1% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 11.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 9.6% in tertiary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education. Stromlo Forest Anglican College provides local educational services within Wright but has an enrollment of 0 students. All schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. As no schools are located within Wright, residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows eight active stops operating in Wright, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by two distinct routes, collectively facilitating 677 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 240 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 96 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 84 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Wright demonstrates excellent health outcomes with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 66% of Wright's total population of 2,871 residents have private health cover, compared to 70.6% in the Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.0% and 7.6% of residents respectively.

76.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 80.0% in the Australian Capital Territory. Wright has 4.2%, or 183 people, aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health 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 has a high cultural diversity, with 39.5% of its population born overseas and 38.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wright, accounting for 33.5% of the population. Hinduism is notably overrepresented, comprising 12.0% compared to the Australian Capital Territory's 12.7%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are Australian (20.7%), Other (18.5%), and English (17.7%). Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.5%, Indian at 8.5%, and Sri Lankan at 0.8%, compared to regional figures of 0.3%, 9.0%, and 0.9% respectively.

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 Australian median of 38. Compared to the ACT, Wright had a higher percentage 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 45-54 age group grew from 10.1% to 11.6%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 6.2% to 7.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 26.6% to 22.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Wright. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 179 people (35%), from 507 to 687. However, the 5-14 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.