Fraser
Household income in the 93.8th percentile nationally tells the opening story for Fraser, a 2.48 km2 suburb in Belconnen where 95.8% of dwellings are separate houses and outright owners account for 41% of households. The suburb sits in SEIFA decile 9 on both IRSD and IEO, placing it among the most advantaged areas nationally. A median age of 41, aligned with the national figure, masks a notable rejuvenating shift: the young adult share rose 12 points over the decade while the senior share fell 4.3 points, pointing to a generational turnover that is reshaping an already well-resourced community of 2,126 residents.
Population
2,126
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,618/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
2
Median House
$617K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $617,000 sits below the ACT median for established suburbs, making Fraser relatively accessible for buyers targeting the Belconnen district. The stock is strongly detached, with 95.8% of dwellings being separate houses and 4-plus bedroom homes making up 60.9% of all dwellings, a bedrooms profile that suits growing families. Mortgage holders carry repayments averaging $2,167 per month, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 41% outnumber mortgage holders at 48.6%, a pattern common in suburbs where long-term residents have paid down debt, and the renter share is just 10.5%, one of the lowest you will find in metropolitan ACT.
For Buyers
The median house price of $617,000 sits below the ACT median for established suburbs, making Fraser relatively accessible for buyers targeting the Belconnen district. The stock is strongly detached, with 95.8% of dwellings being separate houses and 4-plus bedroom homes making up 60.9% of all dwellings, a bedrooms profile that suits growing families. Mortgage holders carry repayments averaging $2,167 per month, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners at 41% outnumber mortgage holders at 48.6%, a pattern common in suburbs where long-term residents have paid down debt, and the renter share is just 10.5%, one of the lowest you will find in metropolitan ACT.
For Investors
A 10.5% renter share and weekly rent of $450 produce a thin tenant pool relative to most comparable suburbs. Gross yield against the $617,000 median runs near 3.8%, modest but higher than many ACT inner suburbs. The 5.4% vacancy rate is elevated and warrants attention, since it reduces rent negotiating power and suggests supply slightly exceeds current renter demand. Development activity is low at 2 applications in the past 12 months, both alterations rather than new dwellings, so supply pressure from new builds is minimal. Population growth of 5.53% annually in the broader SA2 zone and a migration pattern driven primarily by internal migration of 3,136 net residents per year in the region indicate ongoing underlying demand for housing in this corridor.
Development Activity
Total DAs
17
Last 12 Months
2
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-60.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Fraser iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Fraser Primary School
K-6 · 462 students
Demographics
Fraser's median age of 41 matches the national figure, but the internal trajectory diverges from typical established suburbs: the young adult share increased 12 points over the decade while the senior share dropped 4.3 points, a rejuvenating demographic shift rather than the aging pattern seen elsewhere. University qualifications reach 42.8%, which is 12.7 percentage points above the national average, driven by the high concentration of public sector and professional workers. Overseas-born residents account for 17.2% of the population, 4.4 points below the national figure, and ancestry skews Anglo-Celtic: English (935), Irish (298) and Scottish (285) are the top three groups. Average household size is 2.9, which is 0.4 above the national figure, consistent with the family-oriented detached housing stock.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.8%
Houses
3.7%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Fraser is weighted heavily toward ownership: 41% own outright and 48.6% hold a mortgage, leaving only 10.5% renting, well below the national renter share. The stock is almost entirely detached houses at 95.8%, with semi-detached at 3.7% and apartments at 0.5%. Bedroom distribution reflects the family focus: 60.9% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 35.7% have 3 bedrooms, leaving fewer than 5% with 2 or fewer. The median house price is estimated at $617,000 based on 2025 rental data, and weekly rent of $450 implies rent-to-income of 17.2% for renter households, comfortably below the 30% stress level. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, keeping housing stress at bay for most owners in this high-income suburb.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,164
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.4%
Unoccupied
42
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.8%
Couples, no children
1,868
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public administration dominates Fraser's employment base at 29.5% of workers (214 residents), reflecting the suburb's location within Canberra's government orbit. Education follows at 14.1% and Professional/Technical services at 13.9%, giving the top three sectors a combined share of 57.5%. Healthcare adds 11.4%, reinforcing the knowledge-economy concentration. By occupation, Professionals (281) and Managers (178) lead, together comprising roughly 47% of employed residents. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, close to the ACT norm. SEIFA scores paint a consistent picture of advantage: IRSAD decile 8 and IEO decile 9 both place Fraser in the top tier nationally, and household income in the 93.8th percentile confirms that most residents are capturing well above average economic returns.
Unemployment
6.5%
Labour Force
12,828
Unemployed
831
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.1%
Part-time
28.8%
Participation
60.2%
Employed
986
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.8%
Postgraduate
10.7%
Born Overseas
17.2%
Dwellings
731
Transport to Work
Car dependency is pronounced: 90% of residents drive to work, while only 2.1% use public transport and 1.4% walk or cycle, above average reliance on cars compared to inner ACT suburbs. This reflects Fraser's position as a suburban neighbourhood designed around the private vehicle. SEIFA IRSAD decile 9 places the suburb among the most advantaged 10% nationally, and need-for-assistance is low at 5.6% of residents (117 people). The volunteering rate of 23% is above average, reflecting the engaged, educated population. Housing stress is minimal on both the renter side (rent-to-income 17.2%) and the owner side (mortgage-to-income 19.1%). No schools are recorded inside the Fraser boundary in the dataset, so families depend on schools in adjacent Belconnen suburbs. The vacancy rate of 5.4% and low crime data availability mean livability must be read primarily through the socioeconomic advantage indicators.
Drive
90.0%
Public Transport
2.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+5.53%/yr
(+1,368 people/yr)
High GrowthThe broader SA2 encompassing Fraser recorded population growth of 5.53% annually in the trend period, with historical counts rising from 16,374 in 2023 to 24,739 in 2025. Medium forecasts project continued expansion toward 27,508 by 2031. Internal migration is the dominant driver, with a net annual inflow of 3,136 residents regionally, compared to modest overseas migration of 103 per year. Fraser itself has a turnover rate of 17.2%, with 82.8% of residents having stayed since the last Census, indicating stability despite the broader growth trend. Affordability improved from 55.4% of income in 2011 to 44.4% in 2021, a trend moving in buyers' favour, and real income growth of 88.3% over the decade outpaced most ACT peers. The suburb is classified as high-growth and rejuvenating, not gentrifying, because the income base was already high.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+103
Net Internal / yr
+3,136
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Fraser compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fraser a good suburb to live in?
Fraser ranks in SEIFA decile 9 on both IRSAD and IEO, placing it among the most advantaged suburbs nationally. Household income sits in the 93.8th percentile and 42.8% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 12.7 points above the national figure. The suburb suits families wanting large detached homes with a high-income, low-stress ownership profile.
What is the median house price in Fraser?
The median house price in Fraser is estimated at $617,000 based on 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $450 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,167, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Fraser?
No schools are recorded inside the Fraser, ACT boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Belconnen suburbs. The resident population is highly educated, with 42.8% holding university qualifications, which is 12.7 percentage points above the national average.
Is Fraser safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Fraser in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores SEIFA IRSAD decile 9, placing it among the most advantaged 10% of suburbs nationally for relative disadvantage. Only 5.6% of its 2,126 residents (117 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a low-disadvantage community.
Is Fraser good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $450 against a $617,000 median implies a gross yield of about 3.8%, modest but higher than many inner ACT suburbs. The vacancy rate of 5.4% is elevated and requires monitoring. The broader SA2 is growing at 5.53% annually with internal migration driving 3,136 net residents per year into the region, supporting long-term housing demand.
How is Fraser's population changing?
The broader SA2 grew from 16,374 residents in 2023 to 24,739 in 2025, an annual growth rate of 5.53%. Medium forecasts project the population reaching 27,508 by 2031. Internal migration of 3,136 net residents per year regionally is the primary driver. Fraser itself has a high stability rate of 82.8% of residents having stayed since the last Census.
What types of homes are in Fraser?
Fraser is one of the most detached-house-dominant suburbs in ACT, with 95.8% of dwellings being separate houses. Large homes are the norm: 60.9% have 4 or more bedrooms and 35.7% have 3 bedrooms. Apartments represent only 0.5% of stock, making Fraser a suburb built almost entirely for owner-occupying families.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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