Weetangera (ACT)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region combined with recent address registries verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Weetangera has an estimated population of 2,879 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 84 individuals (3.0%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 2,795 residents. The variance is calculated from a base population of 2,848 estimated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside 26 validated new addresses established post-Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 1,822 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across national locations monitored by Districts. The 3.0% post-Census growth rate in the suburb of Weetangera is within 1.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (4.2%), showing solid expansion metrics. The upward population trajectory was largely underpinned by net overseas migration, which comprised approximately 87.0% of the overall population growth during recent intervals, though interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive results.

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Weetangera is characterized by a highly educated resident workforce with a strong concentration of professionals, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth of 1.2% over the prior year, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 1,528 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 1.7% lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%, while the labor force participation rate of 65.1% is lower than the Territory's rate of 70.8%. Census data indicates that a moderate 15.7% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO records compiled by Districts for the financial year 2023, resident incomes in Weetangera are among the highest nationwide, with a median of $74,425 and an average of $93,399. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's median of $72,206 and average of $85,981. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.44% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $82,195 for the median and $103,150 for the average. 2021 Census data confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Weetangera are positioned in the top percentiles nationally, specifically between the 95th and 98th percentiles. The weekly income band of $4000+ is the most common, accounting for 41.9% of residents ( people), which contrasts with the broader territory where the - band is most common at . Financial capacity is demonstrated by of households earning more than weekly, which supports high consumer demand. Discretionary income stands at after accounting for housing expenses, indicating strong financial flexibility, and the area is ranked in the th decile of the SEIFA index.

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The housing stock in Weetangera at the time of the latest Census consisted of 91.7% separate houses and 8.3% other dwelling formats such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative options, compared to the Australian Capital Territory split of 63.3% houses and 36.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Weetangera was higher than the territory average at 48.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (37.8%) or rented (14.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 was higher than the territory median, while the weekly rent median was $490, compared to territory figures of $2,080 and $450 respectively. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Weetangera are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and median rents are also higher than the national average of $375.

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Families form the largest household type at 80.6% of the total, consisting of couples with children (42.7%), couples without children (29.9%), and single-parent households (7.6%). The remaining 19.4% consists of non-family households, including lone-person households at 16.4% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.

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Educational profiles in Weetangera are higher than the broader averages, with 56.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 43.8% in the SA3 area. This educational foundation positions the local community well for professional services roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.4%) and graduate diplomas (7.4%). Vocational training is held by 18.7% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (10.2%).

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Analysis of public transport options reveals 17 bus stops operating within Weetangera. These stops accommodate 56 distinct routes, which combine to support 4,819 passenger trips per week. Transport links are highly accessible, with residents living an average of 194 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, resulting in most residents commuting to work outside the area. Private vehicles are the main transport choice at 88%, while 4% of residents cycle. The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.8, which is higher than the regional average. A total of 15.7% of residents worked from home, as recorded in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators in Weetangera are positive based on Districts' evaluation of mortality rates and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common health conditions in the general population, and average rates among older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance is high at approximately 64% of the population (1,844 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

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Weetangera exhibits a higher degree of cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 24.3% of the population born outside Australia and 18.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 42.0%. Hinduism is represented by 3.6% of the population, which is lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.8%.

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The median age of 41 in Weetangera is older than the Australian Capital Territory median of 35 and the national median of 38. The 15 - 24 age group is represented at 17.0% locally, while 25 - 34 year-olds are less represented at 10.2% compared to the territory averages. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.4% to 17.0% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group has decreased from 9.9% to 8.0%, and the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 13.8% to 12.3%. Projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the to group expected to grow by ( people), moving from to while the + and to groups are projected to decrease in size.

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Weetangera currently has an estimated 120 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 71 children aged 0-2 and 46 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 15% by 2041 (to approximately 102 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 280. Birth rates in the area have averaged 7.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).