Throsby (ACT)

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According to calculations derived from ABS demographic releases for the surrounding territory and address validations conducted by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Throsby has an estimated residency of 3,802 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,397 people (58.1%) since the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 2,405 people. This shift is determined from the resident total of 3,802, calculated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP figures alongside 32 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,568 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of all Australian areas analyzed by Districts. The suburb of Throsby registered a 58.1% rate of growth since the 2021 census, outstripping the state's 8.3% increase and the wider SA4 region to lead local growth. The primary driver of this growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly of the population expansion during recent periods, though natural increase and migration from overseas also contributed positively.

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Based on statistical data aggregated by Districts, the suburb of Throsby features a highly qualified labor force with a substantial share of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.5%, and stable employment levels over the prior year. By March 2026, 2,047 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.5% below the Australian Capital Territory rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation stood at a high 78.1% compared to the state's 70.8%. Census data indicates that only 11.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show the suburb of Throsby had a median income of $74,748 and an average of $85,530. These figures are among the highest nationwide, contrasting with a median of $72,206 and average of $85,981 in the Australian Capital Territory. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated at roughly $82,552 for the median and $94,459 for the average as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Throsby ranked in the 95th to 98th percentiles nationally. The largest earnings group comprises 31.7% of residents (1,205 people) earning between $1,500 and mirroring the broader region where fall into this bracket. The suburb demonstrates significant wealth, with of residents earning upwards of weekly, which helps sustain premium retail and service businesses. High housing outlays account for of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable incomes in the th percentile, placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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According to the last Census, housing types in the suburb of Throsby consisted of 90.4% separate houses and 9.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, whereas the wider Australian Capital Territory had 63.3% separate houses and 36.7% alternative housing options. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Throsby stood at 7.3%, trailing the state average, with the remaining homes either mortgaged (70.3%) or rented (22.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,710 was substantially higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080, while the median weekly rent was $375 compared to the state median of $450. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Throsby are much higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rental rates align exactly with the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 89.1% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 59.8%, couples without children at 20.0%, and single parents with children at 7.7%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 10.9% of dwellings, split between single-person households at 8.5% and group share households at 3.2%. The median household size of 3.3 individuals is larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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Higher education rates in the suburb of Throsby are substantially higher than broader geographic benchmarks, with 54.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 46.3% in the SA3 region. This educational profile leaves the community well-positioned for knowledge-sector employment. Undergraduate degrees are held by 27.5% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 24.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational qualifications represent 20.9% of credentials among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.4%).

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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 6 active transit stops in the suburb of Throsby, consisting of bus services. These stops support 31 unique routes, providing a combined 2,215 passenger journeys each week. Public transport accessibility is classified as good, with residents living an average of 256 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the area's residential nature, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 85%, followed by buses at 8%. Motor vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per household, which is above the regional average. A relatively small share of 11.9% of residents worked from home according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators demonstrate very positive results throughout the suburb of Throsby, based on Districts assessments of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with younger residents showing low rates of standard health conditions. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering approximately 61% of the population (2,318 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Throsby ranks among the most multicultural communities in the nation, with 51.1% of residents born abroad and 61.2% using a language other than English at home. Christianity is the leading religious affiliation, representing 28.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious concentration is Hinduism, which represents 19.0% of residents, significantly higher than the 4.8% average for the Australian Capital Territory.

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With a median age of 32 years, the suburb of Throsby is slightly younger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and significantly younger than the national median of 38. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, the suburb of Throsby has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (21.3%) but fewer people aged 55 - 64 (4.4%). The proportion of 5 - 14 year-olds is much higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Post-2021 Census figures reveal demographic aging is taking place, with the median age rising from 31 to 32 years. Notable adjustments include the 45 to 54 group increasing from 9.8% to 12.9% of the population, and the to cohort growing from to . In contrast, the to age bracket decreased from to , and the to group declined from to . By demographic shifts are expected to continue, with the to cohort projected to grow by , adding residents to reach while the to cohort is expected to shrink by residents.

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Throsby currently has an estimated 315 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 187 children aged 0-2 and 125 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 19% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 328 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 644. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 17.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.