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Australian Capital Territory / Weston Creek
2,895
People
17 Jul 2026
+2.8%
Growth since 2021
Census
1
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
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2,895
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 2,816 people
1.87 km²
Land area
1,548.1 /km²
Density
3.1%
Unemployment
4 /yr
Resi approvals
Holder (ACT) is a welcoming residential suburb situated a convenient 9.7 kilometers southwest of the Canberra CBD, celebrated for its leafy streets, community spirit, and picturesque natural surroundings. As of May 2026, the Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of the suburb of Holder (ACT) is approximately 2,895. This latest population estimate reflects minimal change since the 2021 Census, which counted 2,816 residents. The demographic profile is characterized by an elevated presence of residents aged 35 to 44, alongside a high proportion of affluent, middle-aged individuals who are exceptionally well educated. The local housing market features a high proportion of semi-detached homes, supported by above-average median household incomes. Residents benefit from strong educational qualifications and standout school performance levels, alongside a notable employment base in public administration. Although the area shows limited population expansion patterns, its unique blend of suburban tranquility, local shops, and accessible green spaces makes it a highly desirable location for families and professionals alike.
Estimated residents are up from 2,816 at the 2021 Census — a change of 79 people, or 2.8%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Holder, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 71st percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 6.4% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
No standout risks in the ingested evidence — this is coverage, not an all-clear.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Holder. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is lower than average in Holder according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
Analysis of ABS building consent statistics by Districts, apportioned from statistical region records, shows that Holder has logged approximately 4 residential building permits annually, culminating in an estimated 22 dwellings over the past 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 2 building consents have been registered. Considering that an average of 5.3 new occupants per year arrived for each home built over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demand runs well ahead of incoming supply, a situation that typically drives upward price pressure and intensifies competition among buyers. Furthermore, development approvals for commercial projects reached $622,000 this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the neighborhood.
Relative to the Australian Capital Territory, Holder registers approximately 66% of the building approvals per resident, placing it in the 11th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, which translates to sparser options for prospective buyers and helps maintain demand for pre-existing houses. This volume of building activity is also below the countrywide average, pointing to the established nature of the locality and highlighting potential planning limits. Recent building projects consist of 67.0% standalone houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, with a diversifying range of townhouses and apartments offering choices across varying price points, spanning from family residences to more affordable, compact homes. Recording approximately 1442 individuals for each residential building approval, Holder represents a highly established market.
Faced with flat or shrinking population projections, Holder might see lessened pressure on housing availability, creating advantageous terms for buyers.
Districts' assessment of the Unincorporated ACT LGA register has identified 5 substantial development applications lodged in Holder over the past 5 years. Minor and ancillary works — single dwellings, outbuildings, signage and smaller residential developments — are excluded. Of these, 3 were approved, 1 was withdrawn, while 1 is under assessment. The most common application types are commercial, multi-resi and retail.
5 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 0 | 185,138 | 14 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 2 | 184,871 | 227 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 2/64.3% | 89,436/61.9% | 19/38.3% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 1/35.7% | 55,043/38.1% | 31/61.7% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 4 | 188,882 | 58 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 22 | 944,410 | 290 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 0.7 | 6.5 | 3.2 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 1.6 | 7.2 | 2.4 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 11.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 5.3 | 2.1 | 3 |
| Persons per Approval | 1,441 | 158 | 982 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 0 | 342 | 289 |
| Commercial Development Value | 622 | 105,080,908 | 6,348 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 29 | 100 | 70 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Holder has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally
Detail
Few elements have as much impact on local property trends as modifications to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning schemes. In total, no developments have been pinpointed by Districts as having a likely effect on the area. Key schemes include Molonglo Group Centre to Town Centre Transition, Fetherston Weston, Canberra Hospital Master Plan, and Deakin Private Hospital, with the subsequent list detailing the initiatives of greatest relevance.
Retail
ConstructionUpgrades to the shopping precinct at Cooleman Court to revitalize and improve access.
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Retail
ConstructionExpansion of the supermarket and full refurbishment to Woolworth's latest standard. Supermarket to remain open during refurbishment.
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Sports & Recreation
ProposedLighting upgrades at Waramanga Oval and upgraded field lights at Stirling Playing fields to allow for night matches.
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Residential Development
ProposedSubstantial 13,130my RZ4 (medium density residential) land parcel in established Weston, available for purchase for residential development. Elevated block with Brindabella views.
Health & Medical
ApprovedConstruction of an aged care facility and associated works on Blocks 1151 and 864 Weston Creek. Follows NCA Board approval in 2015 for a retirement village and 99-year lease.
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8 projects tracked around Holder (ACT), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026Price not recorded
House For Sale · 3 bed · 994m² land
Listed 22 Jan 2025
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 coane st, holder, ACT, 2611 | $670K | 29 July 2026 | Townhouse | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| 8 dixon dr, holder, ACT, 2611 | $1.3M | 25 July 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| 1 camm st, holder, ACT, 2611 | $930K | 15 June 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 758m² | $1,227 |
| 38 calder cres, holder, ACT, 2611 | $915K | 12 June 2026 | House | 4 | 1 | 1 | 892m² | $1,026 |
| 3 foxall st, holder, ACT, 2611 | — | 14 May 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 2 | 765m² | — |
| 11 winton pl, holder, ACT, 2611 | $1.15M | 29 Apr 2026 | House | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| 4 percival st, holder, ACT, 2611 | $1.03M | 22 Apr 2026 | House | 4 | 2 | 1 | 880m² | $1,167 |
| 14 williamson st, holder, ACT, 2611 | — | 25 Mar 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 2 | 779m² | — |
| 10 cardew cres, holder, ACT, 2611 | $930K | 13 Mar 2026 | House | 3 | 2 | 2 | 783m² | $1,188 |
Source: Districts property records · 9 in 2026 · 185 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Holder with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holder | — | 2,895 | — | — | — |
| Duffy | 1.1 km | 3,434 | — | — | — |
| Weston (ACT) | 1.3 km | 3,985 | — | — | — |
| Rivett | 1.4 km | 3,387 | — | — | — |
| Stirling (ACT) | 1.6 km | 2,141 | — | — | — |
| Wright | 1.7 km | 4,374 | — | — | — |
| Coombs | 2.0 km | 6,433 | — | — | — |
| Chapman | 2.4 km | 2,883 | — | — | — |
| Waramanga | 2.5 km | 2,743 | — | — | — |
| Lyons (ACT) | 3.0 km | 3,332 | — | — | — |
| Fisher (ACT) | 3.1 km | 3,320 | — | — | — |
| Curtin | 3.3 km | 5,520 | — | — | — |
| Chifley (ACT) | 3.6 km | 2,707 | — | — | — |
| Denman Prospect | 4.1 km | 6,164 | — | — | — |
| Pearce | 4.5 km | 2,730 | — | — | — |
| Hughes (ACT) | 4.6 km | 3,176 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong educational qualifications across the community
Standout school performance levels
Above-average median household income
Notable public administration employment base
High semi-detached housing levels
Elevated 35 to 44yo presence
Development approval activity in recent years well below historic averages
Population Growth
3.0
Density
6.1
Development Activity
2.9
Employment Drivers
6.1
Infrastructure Drivers
7.1
Education
9.9
Amenities
5.4
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
An assessment of population growth drivers in Holder reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends
Detail
According to investigations of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region, alongside address registries verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the resident count in the suburb of Holder (ACT) is calculated to stand at roughly 2,895 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 79 residents (2.8%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,816 individuals. The variance is derived from a total population of 2,895, calculated by Districts after reviewing the most recent ABS ERP statistics from June 2025 in combination with 8 additional verified new addresses established following the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,548 individuals per square kilometer, a ratio that exceeds the typical average across the countrywide locales analyzed by Districts. The growth rate of 2.8% in the suburb of Holder (ACT) since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (1.9%), positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. Expansion in the population within this locality was primarily driven by arrivals from abroad, which comprised roughly of the total demographic gains in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
The employment environment in Holder shows above-average strength when compared nationally
Detail
Holder boasts a well-educated population with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.1%, and steady employment trends over the previous year according to Districts aggregated statistics. By March 2026, 1,554 residents were employed, and the local unemployment rate stood at 1.0% lower than the Australian Capital Territory's 4.1%, while workforce participation remained somewhat below average at 66.7% versus the Australian Capital Territory's 70.8%. Census data indicates that a moderate 13.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure should be viewed in light of the lasting effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
The top employment fields for local residents are public administration & safety, professional & technical, and health care & social assistance. In contrast, the accommodation & food sector is underrepresented, employing only of the workforce in Holder compared to throughout the Australian Capital Territory. This mostly residential neighborhood appears to provide few jobs within its borders, as demonstrated by comparing the census working population against the resident population.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive Districts income analysis
Detail
The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from Districts for the financial year 2023 reveal that personal earnings in the suburb of Holder are among the highest nationwide, with a median of $72,053 and an average of $85,718. This is comparable to the Australian Capital Territory averages, where the median is $72,206 and the average is $85,981. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.44% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates point to approximately $79,575 (median) and $94,667 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Holder all place highly, ranking within the 85th to 94th percentiles across Australia. The income distribution shows that the largest segment of the population, accounting for 33.1% of locals (958 people), falls into the - category, mirroring the wider region where are in the same bracket. The large share of high earners ( earning more than /week) demonstrates substantial financial capacity in the community. Once housing costs are met, residents keep of their earnings, indicating strong discretionary spending power, and the local SEIFA income score places the area in the th decile.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Holder is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
The distribution of residential structures in Holder at the time of the latest Census consisted of 74.6% detached houses and 25.4% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% other structures in the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership rates in Holder were considerably higher than the Australian Capital Territory average, standing at 39.0%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (42.1%) or rented (18.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the locality was higher than the Australian Capital Territory average at $2,167, and the median weekly rent stood at $465, compared to $2,080 and $450 in the Australian Capital Territory. On a national level, Holder's mortgage payments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are also well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Holder has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size
Detail
Family households represent the clear majority at 72.3% of all households, consisting of 31.5% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. The remaining 27.7% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 24.9% and group living situations at 2.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 residents is identical to the average for the Australian Capital Territory.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Holder demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on Districts' comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
Detail
Educational success in Holder is considerably higher than wider averages, with 48.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia. This major educational lead sets the suburb up well for knowledge-intensive career paths. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 27.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.7% and graduate diplomas at 6.6%. Professional and trade courses account for 23.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and older, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (12.8%).
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
766m · score 94
Child Care
651m · score 31
GP
778m · score 84
Government Services
8.2km · score 42
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Detail
An analysis of public transport options reveals 24 operational transit points within Holder, consisting of various bus options. These points are serviced by 45 different routes, which combine to support 3,204 weekly passenger journeys. Transit connection is classified as excellent, with locals generally living 198 meters from the nearest stop. Being a mainly residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 85%, followed by buses at 9% and bicycles at 2%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. About 13.9% of the workforce works from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 settings).
Average service frequency stands at runs per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly weekly runs for each individual stop.
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
The level of general health in Holder is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions
Detail
Holder displays positive health profiles, according to Districts evaluations of mortality levels and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance adoption is exceptionally high, covering roughly 61% of the total population (1,767 people) compared to the national baseline of 55.7%.
Asthma and mental health conditions were the most prevalent health concerns in the locality, affecting 9.1% and 9.0% of the population, respectively, while 66.8% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Health profiles among working-age individuals are generally standard. The neighborhood has of its population aged and older ( people), which exceeds the share in the Australian Capital Territory. Health profiles for senior residents are higher than average, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Holder was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Holder shows higher-than-average levels of cultural diversity, with 23.6% of its residents born in other countries and 16.4% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Holder, accounting for 46.0% of the population. However, the most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Hinduism, which represents 2.5% of the local population, compared to 4.8% across the Australian Capital Territory.
Regarding family heritage (parents' place of birth), the three most common backgrounds in Holder are English, representing 25.8% of the population, Australian, representing 22.8%, and Irish, representing 11.0%. There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other ancestral groups: Polish heritage is visibly higher at in Holder (compared to across the region), Hungarian heritage stands at (compared to ), and French heritage is at (compared to ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Holder's median age exceeds the national pattern
Detail
The median age of 41 years in Holder is notably higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35, and slightly above the national average of 38 years. Relative to the Australian Capital Territory average, the 75 - 84 age cohort is noticeably larger (7.6% locally), whereas the 25 - 34 age bracket is smaller (12.2%). Data collected after the 2021 Census reveals the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 14.9% to 16.4% of the population. In contrast, the 65 to 74 demographic has decreased from 10.1% to 8.5%. Projections for the year 2041 suggest notable demographic transitions for Holder. Leading this shift, the 45 to 54 age group is expected to grow by ( people), rising from to . Conversely, both the to and + age cohorts are projected to decrease in size.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Holder (ACT) was found to possess higher than average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with strong provision across both long day care and out of school hours care.
Detail
Holder currently has an estimated 156 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 94 children aged 0-2 and 63 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 150 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 272. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.7 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
8.0
Income
9.3
Age
6.2
Household Composition
5.3
Housing
8.2
Cultural Diversity
5.5
Health
6.1
Housing Cost
7.9
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 territories are utilized by Districts, referencing 2022 as the baseline year and published in 2024. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, as well as for times past 2032, growth rates by age group from the ACT Government's SA2 projections starting from a 2022 baseline are applied instead. Looking at future demographic outlooks for the suburb of Holder (ACT), projections indicate a contraction in the overall resident count, with a reduction of 27 individuals anticipated by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion is expected within particular age cohorts, led by residents aged 45 to 54, whose numbers are projected to rise by 65 individuals. Details regarding age cohorts can be found in the corresponding section.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,895 | 492,384 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 2.8% | 8.5% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 2,816 | 453,890 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 47.0% | 30.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 53.0% | 70.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | -0.9% | 22.2% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 1,548 | 208 | 3 |
Based on Districts assessments of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader statistical zones, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the size of the labor force expanded by 1.2% while the number of employed individuals decreased by 0.3%, resulting in an increase of 1.5 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This differs from the Australian Capital Territory, which experienced a 0.3% rise in employment, a 1.1% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective future demand in Holder. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched to the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Though overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the employment profile of Holder indicates that local jobs should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population changes).
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,554 | 14,651,372 | 12,567 |
| –Public Administration & Safety | 34.0% | 6.9% | 31.8% |
| –Professional & Technical | 11.9% | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| –Health Care & Social Assistance | 10.3% | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| Labour Force | 1,603 | 15,298,546 | 13,106 |
| Participation Rate | 66.7% | 67.2% | 64.5% |
| Working from Home | 13.9% | 23.9% | 14.2% |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -0.3% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 6.4% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 61 | 100 | 40 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 79,575 | 63,102 | 78,482 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 94,667 | 81,102 | 91,379 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 72,053 | 57,137 | 71,063 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 85,718 | 73,435 | 82,741 |
| Median Household Income | 2,338 | 1,746 | 2,377 |
| –$0 to 399 | 32 (2.8%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 336 (3.6%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 115 (10.2%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 1,027 (11.0%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 178 (15.9%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 1,494 (16.0%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 372 (33.1%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 2,735 (29.3%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 155 (13.8%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 1,298 (13.9%) |
| –$4,000+ | 271 (24.1%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 2,437 (26.1%) |
| Median Family Income | 2,915 | 2,120 | 3,018 |
| –$0 to 399 | 8 (1.0%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 89 (1.3%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 48 (5.9%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 314 (4.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 103 (12.7%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 882 (12.9%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 267 (32.9%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 2,113 (30.9%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 141 (17.4%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 1,224 (17.9%) |
| –$4,000+ | 245 (30.2%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 2,215 (32.4%) |
| Median Personal Income | 1,273 | 805 | 1,210 |
| –$0 to 399 | 511 (17.7%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 4,768 (19.0%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 461 (15.9%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 4,191 (16.7%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 670 (23.1%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 5,847 (23.3%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 1,007 (34.8%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 7,956 (31.7%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 116 (4.0%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 828 (3.3%) |
| –$3,500+ | 130 (4.5%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 1,506 (6.0%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 13.1% | 22.8% | 14.6% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 37.9% | 24.4% | 40.0% |
| Largest Income Group | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $1,500 - 2,999 |
| Household Disposable Income | 8,838 | 6,376 | 9,010 |
| SEIFA Score | 9.1 | 5.6 | 8.6 |
Holder at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $465/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 1,093 | 9,275,218 | 9,159 |
| –Owned Outright | 39.0% | 32.1% | 38.6% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 42.1% | 36.2% | 40.1% |
| –Rented | 18.9% | 31.7% | 21.3% |
| –Detached Houses | 74.6% | 72.5% | 81.7% |
| –Semi-Detached | 19.4% | 12.6% | 13.9% |
| –Apartments | 6.0% | 14.3% | 4.3% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 2,167 | 1,863 | 2,251 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 465 | 375 | 420 |
| –$0-149/wk | 13.3% | 7.3% | 16.9% |
| –$150-349/wk | 16.3% | 33.4% | 22.7% |
| –$350-649/wk | 62.8% | 50.9% | 50.7% |
| –$650-949/wk | 7.7% | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 1,293 | 1,189 | 1,290 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 21.4% | 24.6% | 21.9% |
| –Rent / Income | 19.9% | 21.5% | 17.7% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,123 | 10,142,077 | 9,327 |
| Median Household Size | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Total Households (Census) | 1,092 | 9,275,217 | 9,154 |
| –Lone Person Households | 24.9% | 25.6% | 24.4% |
| –Group Households | 2.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% |
| –Other Households | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 72.3% | 70.5% | 73.3% |
| –Couple with Children | 31.5% | 31.4% | 34.1% |
| –Couple No Children | 29.0% | 26.8% | 27.7% |
| –One Parent Family | 11.2% | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Currently Married | 51.2% | 46.5% | 51.1% |
| Never Married | 32.8% | 36.5% | 31.8% |
Enrollment in education is remarkably high, with 30.3% of the population currently undertaking formal studies. Within this group, primary school students account for 9.4%, secondary school students comprise 8.1%, and those in higher education make up 6.4%.
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 48.1% | 30.4% | 46.6% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 27.8% | 20.0% | 26.6% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 13.7% | 7.6% | 14.0% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 11.1% | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| –Certificate | 12.8% | 22.0% | 14.1% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 28.0% | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 11,054 | 10 |
| Total School Attendance | 494 | 4,176,099 | 3,655 |
| ICSEA Score | 1,136 | 1,001 | 1,108 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 99 | 100 | 94 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Jude's Primary School | Primary | 408 | 1130 | 0.57 |
| 2 | Canberra Montessori School | Primary | 86 | 1142 | 0.71 |
| 3 | Communities@Work Galilee School - Holder Campus | Secondary | n.a | n.a | 1.08 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
989m · score 55
Hospital
6.2km · score 58
Shopping Centre
4.4km · score 32
Banks
3.8km · score 20
Pharmacy
1.2km · score 34
Fitness Centre
950m · score 72
Schools
789m · score 50
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 24 | 171,981 | 177 |
| Routes | 45 | 12,966 | 217 |
| Weekly Trips | 3,204 | 1,140,068 | 14,283 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 130 | 235 | 89 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 198 | 7,586 | 185 |
| Population per Stop | 120 | 161 | 140 |
| Population per Trip | 0.9 | 24.3 | 1.7 |
| Population per Route | 64 | 2,136 | 114 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 80 | 100 | 88 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Work from Home | 13.9% | 23.9% | 14.2% |
| Single Mode Commute | 83.2% | 73.8% | 83.8% |
| Two Mode | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| –Car | 85.4% | 84.1% | 87.9% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.1% |
| –Bus | 8.8% | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| –Walk | 1.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% |
| –Cycle | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| –Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 61.0% | 55.7% | 60.7% |
| Need for Assistance | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 66.8% | 69.8% | 66.3% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.2% | 20.5% | 22.9% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 7.2% | 6.4% | 7.3% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| –Arthritis | 8.7% | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| –Asthma | 9.1% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| –Cancer | 3.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| –Diabetes | 3.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| –Heart Disease | 2.7% | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| –Kidney Disease | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| –Lung Condition | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| –Stroke | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| –Other Condition | 9.0% | 7.3% | 9.1% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 23.6% | 29.3% | 23.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.4% | 70.7% | 76.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.6% | 83.8% | 90.8% |
| Speak English Only | 83.6% | 76.4% | 83.7% |
| Speak Other Language | 16.4% | 23.6% | 16.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | English | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| –Christianity | 46.0% | 47.5% | 44.9% |
| –Hinduism | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| –Islam | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| –Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| –No Religion | 47.3% | 41.6% | 48.7% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Holder (ACT) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 41 | 38 | 41 |
| Largest Age Group | 35 to 44 | 25 to 34 | 35 to 44 |
| Children (0-14) | 17.1% | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 64.1% | 64.7% | 60.1% |
| Seniors (65+) | 18.9% | 17.8% | 21.0% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 16.0% | 16.0% | 13.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 56.0% | 55.0% | 66.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 55 to 64 | 85+ | 85+ |
Holder contains 3 Long Day Care centres (345 places) and 1 OSHC facility (137 places), with overall provision relative to the local child population appearing favorable compared to national benchmarks, and above the Australian Capital Territory average. With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area, only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 0.5 - placing the area among the top 20% nationally for supply per child. Projected population decline of 3.8% in the under 5 age group between now and 2041 suggests a reduction in demand for childcare services. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are high female labour force participation of 63.6%, as well as strong income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 17.1 per 100 residents with 494 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This above-average concentration of school places suggests the area serves as something of a destination for educational services, which typically supports elevated childcare demand through school run convenience patterns. Additionally, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is moderate. Out of school hours child care provision is similarly strong, with 137 places serving the 5-12 cohort. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being relatively in line with national benchmarks.
7 school catchments intersect Holder (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which a combined 5,012 children aged under 5 reside, served by 6,876 LDC and preschool places. The overall demand-to-supply ratio across these catchments is 0.7 children per place, with limited variance in this ratio.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts