Moncrieff
A median age of 30, fully 10 years below the national figure, marks Moncrieff as one of Canberra's youngest greenfield suburbs, and the demographics flow from that. Household income sits in the 94.7th percentile nationally, yet 70.0% of dwellings carry a mortgage and only 5.8% are owned outright, the signature of recent buyers rather than established owners. University qualifications reach 57.4%, which is 27.3 points above national, and 44.3% of residents were born overseas, 22.7 points above national. The suburb scores decile 9 on all four SEIFA indexes, and its population is forecast to grow 9.24% a year, climbing from 6,031 in 2025 toward 10,050 by 2031.
Population
5,310
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,699/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$633K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $633,000 median house price is modest for a high-income suburb whose households rank in the 94.7th percentile, and that gap is what makes Moncrieff accessible to young families. The stock favours buyers wanting space: 48.1% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 36.9% have 3, with separate houses at 55.1% and semi-detached homes a further 38.7%, so detached living is the norm rather than the exception. Mortgage repayments average $2,167 a month, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 18.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold despite 70.0% of owners carrying a loan. Outright ownership is rare at 5.8%, reflecting a brand-new greenfield estate where almost everyone bought recently and is still paying down debt.
For Buyers
The $633,000 median house price is modest for a high-income suburb whose households rank in the 94.7th percentile, and that gap is what makes Moncrieff accessible to young families. The stock favours buyers wanting space: 48.1% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 36.9% have 3, with separate houses at 55.1% and semi-detached homes a further 38.7%, so detached living is the norm rather than the exception. Mortgage repayments average $2,167 a month, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 18.5%, well below the 30% stress threshold despite 70.0% of owners carrying a loan. Outright ownership is rare at 5.8%, reflecting a brand-new greenfield estate where almost everyone bought recently and is still paying down debt.
For Investors
A 24.3% renter share and weekly rent of $470 give landlords a workable tenant pool, and the 2.8% vacancy rate is tight, pointing to steady demand rather than oversupply. Against the $633,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield near 3.9%, healthier than most premium inner-city markets. The stronger case is growth: the population is forecast to expand 9.24% a year, adding about 557 residents annually, with balanced migration drawing 46 net internal and 32 net overseas movers a year. Development activity is low at just 4 applications in 12 months, mostly carport and dwelling-alteration works rather than new supply, so existing housing absorbs the inflow. For investors the appeal rests on rental demand from a young, mobile population with a 27.2% turnover rate more than on yield alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
14
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+33.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Moncrieff iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Taqwa School
K-10 · 407 students
Demographics
The median age of 30 runs 10.0 years below the national figure, the defining trait of this estate and the reason average household size reaches 3.2, which is 0.7 above national and consistent with young couples raising children. Couples with children make up 3,084 of 4,670 families, far outnumbering the 674 couples without. Overseas-born residents reach 44.3%, which is 22.7 points above national, and the cultural mix is led by Indian (821) and Chinese (317) ancestry behind a large Other group. The top non-English languages are Punjabi (163 speakers), Urdu (117) and Mandarin (96). University qualifications at 57.4% sit 27.3 points above national, and beyond Christianity (1,673) the suburb has sizeable Hindu (745) and Muslim (639) populations, unusually diverse for Canberra.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
55.1%
Houses
38.7%
Townhouse
6.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is dominated by mortgage holders at 70.0%, with renters at 24.3% and outright owners at just 5.8%, a profile that screams new-build estate where buyers are still paying off recent purchases. The stock is 55.1% separate houses and 38.7% semi-detached, leaving apartments at only 6.1%, and dwellings are large: 48.1% have 4 or more bedrooms against 36.9% with 3. The median house price of $633,000 against a household income in the 94.7th percentile keeps affordability comfortable, with mortgage-to-income at 18.5% and rent-to-income at 17.4%, both well below the 30% stress line. The 2.8% vacancy rate confirms tight supply. This combination of large family homes and low financial stress reflects deliberate greenfield planning aimed at owner-occupier families.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$470
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$1,222
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.8%
Unoccupied
46
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
14.4%
Couples, no children
4,670
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce leans heavily on government: Public Administration leads at 30.1% (686 workers), reflecting Canberra's role as the federal capital, followed by Healthcare at 14.7% (334), Professional/Tech at 12.3% (280), Education at 10.1% (231) and Construction at 6.6% (150). By occupation, Professionals (848) dominate ahead of Clerical/Admin (444) and Managers (413), which aligns with the decile 9 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 4.3% and the full-time employment rate is high at 73.9%, with participation at 75.9%, above what an older suburb would manage, because the median age of 30 keeps most residents in the labour force. All four SEIFA indexes read decile 9, marking broad-based advantage rather than a single skew.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
3,485
Unemployed
136
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
73.9%
Part-time
21.8%
Participation
75.9%
Employed
2,700
Occupations
Top Industries
University
57.4%
Postgraduate
22.2%
Born Overseas
44.3%
Dwellings
1,594
Transport to Work
Moncrieff is built around the car: 90.9% of residents drive to work while just 1.4% use public transport and 0.6% walk or cycle, a reliance that reflects an outer Gungahlin estate without rail and limited bus coverage. The suburb scores decile 9 on IRSAD, IRSD, IEO and IER, the second-highest advantage tier nationally, and only 2.8% of residents (141 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a young, healthy population at a median age of 30. Rent-to-income at 17.4% and mortgage-to-income at 18.5% keep household budgets comfortable, well below the 30% stress threshold. No schools are recorded inside the 1.92 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring Gungahlin suburbs, a common trade-off in newly built estates still maturing their amenities.
Drive
90.9%
Public Transport
1.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+9.24%/yr
(+557 people/yr)
GreenfieldMoncrieff is a fast-growing greenfield suburb: the population is forecast to expand 9.24% a year, adding roughly 557 residents annually, far above the rates seen in established areas. Historical counts show steady climb from 5,826 in 2023 to 6,031 in 2025, and the medium projection carries the suburb from 7,265 in 2026 to 10,050 by 2031, a near doubling over the decade. Growth is balanced across sources, drawing about 46 net internal migrants and 32 net overseas migrants a year, so neither domestic nor international flow dominates. There was no COVID dip to recover from, because the estate was still filling out. The young median age of 30, 10 years below national, sustains this trajectory as new families continue to settle.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+32
Net Internal / yr
+46
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Moncrieff compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moncrieff a good suburb to live in?
Moncrieff scores decile 9 on all four SEIFA indexes, the second-highest advantage tier nationally, with household income in the 94.7th percentile. The median house price of $633,000 keeps mortgage-to-income at just 18.5%, well below the 30% stress line, making it well suited to young families.
What is the median house price in Moncrieff?
The median house price in Moncrieff is $633,000, modest for a suburb whose households rank in the 94.7th percentile of income. Weekly rent averages $470 and mortgage repayments run about $2,167 a month, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 18.5%.
What schools are in Moncrieff?
No schools are recorded inside the 1.92 km2 Moncrieff boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Gungahlin suburbs. The resident base is highly educated, with university qualifications at 57.4%, which is 27.3 points above the national figure.
Is Moncrieff safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Moncrieff in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the second-highest tier, and only 2.8% of its residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Moncrieff good for property investment?
Rent of $470 a week against a $633,000 median gives a gross yield near 3.9%, healthier than most premium markets, and the 2.8% vacancy rate signals tight supply. Population growth forecast at 9.24% a year supports demand, so returns can come from both yield and capital growth.
How is Moncrieff's population changing?
Moncrieff is growing fast at 9.24% a year, adding about 557 residents annually. The population rose from 5,826 in 2023 to 6,031 in 2025, and the medium forecast carries it toward 10,050 by 2031, driven by balanced internal and overseas migration into this greenfield estate.
What languages are spoken in Moncrieff?
About 44.3% of residents were born overseas, 22.7 points above the national figure. English dominates, but the most common non-English languages are Punjabi (163 speakers), Urdu (117), Mandarin (96) and Hindi (76), reflecting strong Indian and Chinese ancestry in the suburb.
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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