Page
With 47.7% of residents holding university qualifications, Page sits 17.6 percentage points above the national average, a figure that reflects Canberra's public-sector workforce rather than typical suburban demographics. At a median house price estimated around $588,000, the suburb prices below many ACT counterparts, making it one of the more affordable detached-house markets in the territory. Population grew 39.4% over the last decade, driven primarily by overseas migration averaging 302 arrivals per year, and the gentrification score has accelerated from 6 to 41 over that period, signalling active neighbourhood change.
Population
3,054
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,773/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Median House
$588K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Page's estimated median house price of $588,000 sits below the ACT median, which gives first-home buyers and upgraders a more accessible entry point than inner-Canberra options. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.1% stays below the 30% stress threshold, meaning typical buyers here carry manageable debt loads compared to many Australian markets. Separate houses dominate at 70.2% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes at 25.9% and apartments at only 3.9%. Three-bedroom homes are the most common configuration at 49.3%, and 21.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, giving families good choice in floor plan. Outright owners at 37.1% outnumber mortgage holders at 28.0%, indicating a portion of long-term residents who have paid down debt.
For Buyers
Page's estimated median house price of $588,000 sits below the ACT median, which gives first-home buyers and upgraders a more accessible entry point than inner-Canberra options. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.1% stays below the 30% stress threshold, meaning typical buyers here carry manageable debt loads compared to many Australian markets. Separate houses dominate at 70.2% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes at 25.9% and apartments at only 3.9%. Three-bedroom homes are the most common configuration at 49.3%, and 21.4% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, giving families good choice in floor plan. Outright owners at 37.1% outnumber mortgage holders at 28.0%, indicating a portion of long-term residents who have paid down debt.
For Investors
A 34.9% renter share against a $588,000 median and weekly rent of $438 implies a gross yield near 3.9%, which is reasonable for an ACT suburb where prices have historically trended upward. The vacancy rate of 6.2% is elevated compared to typical healthy markets around 2-3%, so investors should factor in potential holding costs during vacancies. Overseas migration averaging 302 net arrivals per year is the primary population driver and supports ongoing rental demand. Only 6 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, meaning new supply pressure is low. Population growth of 2.12% annually and medium forecasts projecting an increase from about 16,513 in 2026 to 18,282 by 2031 point to continued demand absorption.
Development Activity
Total DAs
34
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+700.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Page iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Matthew's Primary School
K-6 · 332 students
Demographics
Page's median age of 40 matches the national figure exactly, making it demographically average in age even as other characteristics diverge. Overseas-born residents account for 32.5%, which is 10.9 percentage points above the national average, and the top non-English languages are Mandarin (46 speakers), Nepali (26), Hindi (20), Punjabi (16) and Arabic (14). University qualifications reach 47.7%, running 17.6 points above the national benchmark, consistent with a suburb drawing from Canberra's professional and public-sector workforce. The average household size of 2.3 is 0.2 below national. Couples with children make up the largest family type at 878 households, while 591 are couples without children. Volunteering participation sits at 19.1%, indicating moderate civic engagement.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
70.2%
Houses
25.9%
Townhouse
3.9%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is weighted toward detached homes, with 70.2% being separate houses, well above the national average. Semi-detached dwellings at 25.9% fill the middle tier, and apartments account for only 3.9%. Three-bedroom homes are the dominant configuration at 49.3%, followed by two-bedroom at 25.3% and four-plus at 21.4%. Tenure splits into outright owners at 37.1%, mortgage holders at 28.0% and renters at 34.9%. Housing stress is limited: rent-to-income sits at 24.7% and mortgage-to-income at 26.1%, both below the 30% threshold that typically signals affordability pressure. The household income weekly figure of $1,773 places the suburb in the 62.5th percentile nationally, meaning most Page households earn more than average Australian households.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$438
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$932
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.2%
Unoccupied
78
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.8%
Couples, no children
1,980
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public administration dominates employment at 29.6% of the local workforce (310 workers), which reflects Canberra's role as the national capital and is significantly higher than the national average for this sector. Healthcare follows at 14.5% (152 workers), then Professional/Technical services at 13.6% (142), Education at 11.7% (123) and Construction at 5.8% (61). By occupation, Professionals form the largest group at 425, followed by Managers at 200 and Clerical/Admin at 175. The unemployment rate is 4.6% and the full-time employment rate is 64.4%. The IRSAD decile of 7 and IEO decile of 8 reflect above-average socioeconomic conditions compared to national benchmarks, with education and occupation advantage ranking higher than raw economic resources.
Unemployment
6.5%
Labour Force
8,440
Unemployed
550
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.4%
Part-time
31.0%
Participation
53.2%
Employed
1,305
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.7%
Postgraduate
17.2%
Born Overseas
32.5%
Dwellings
1,182
Transport to Work
Page relies heavily on private cars, with 80.5% of residents commuting by car, above the national average. Public transport use is lower at 6.9%, consistent with typical suburban Canberra where bus routes exist but are less frequent than in major capitals. Walking and cycling account for 4.8% of trips. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring Page-area suburbs. The IRSAD decile of 7 places the suburb in the upper half of advantage nationally, meaning fewer residents face socioeconomic disadvantage than in most Australian suburbs. Need for assistance sits at 13.1% of the population (378 residents), higher than the low-disadvantage pattern, likely reflecting the older population cohort. Housing stress is limited, with both rent and mortgage costs comfortably below the 30% income threshold.
Drive
80.5%
Public Transport
6.9%
Walk / Cycle
4.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.12%/yr
(+354 people/yr)
EstablishedPage's population grew 39.4% over the decade to reach approximately 3,054 residents in the suburb itself, with the broader SA2 area historical data showing 15,795 in 2023 rising to 16,683 in 2025. Forecast population under the medium scenario reaches 18,282 by 2031, implying an annual growth rate of 2.12% or around 354 additional persons per year. Overseas migration is the primary engine at a net 302 arrivals annually, compared to net internal migration of only 48. The gentrification score has accelerated from 6 to 41, scoring as Active, with signals including population growth of 49% since 2011 and strong overseas inflow. Rent growth of 59.7% over the decade substantially exceeded real income growth of 39.4%, compressing affordability from 60.3% to 56.2% over the period.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+302
Net Internal / yr
+48
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +49% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +302/yr, Accelerating: 6% → 41%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Page compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Page a good suburb to live in?
Page scores IRSAD decile 7 and IEO decile 8, placing it in the above-average tier nationally for socioeconomic advantage. University qualifications reach 47.7%, which is 17.6 points above the national figure. Housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 26.1% and rent-to-income at 24.7%, both under the 30% threshold.
What is the median house price in Page?
The median house price in Page is estimated at $588,000 (derived from rent data, 2025). Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.1% is below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $438, implying a gross yield near 3.9% for investors.
What schools are in Page?
No schools are recorded within the Page suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring ACT suburbs. Despite this, educational attainment is high locally, with 47.7% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 17.6 percentage points above the national average.
Is Page safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Page in this dataset. As an indirect measure, the suburb scores IRSAD decile 7 nationally, indicating above-average socioeconomic conditions. Household income sits in the 62.5th percentile nationally and unemployment is 4.6%, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Page good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $438 against an estimated $588,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.9%. The vacancy rate of 6.2% is elevated above the 2-3% healthy range, so landlords should account for void periods. Population grows at 2.12% annually, with overseas migration of 302 net arrivals per year sustaining rental demand. New supply pressure is low at 6 DAs in the past 12 months.
How is Page's population changing?
The broader suburb area grew from 15,795 residents in 2023 to 16,683 in 2025, with annual growth of 2.12% or around 354 persons per year. Overseas migration is the main driver at 302 net arrivals annually. Medium forecasts project the population reaching 18,282 by 2031. Population rose 39.4% over the decade to 2021.
What languages are spoken in Page?
About 32.5% of Page residents were born overseas, which is 10.9 percentage points above the national average. The most common non-English languages are Mandarin (46 speakers), Nepali (26), Hindi (20), Punjabi (16) and Arabic (14), reflecting the suburb's multicultural character driven largely by overseas migration of 302 residents per year.
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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