Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Aranda ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Aranda, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Aranda ACT is 2,605 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Aranda is $1,372 per week ($71,344 per year). Median rent in Aranda is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Aranda has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Aranda has a population density of 1666.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Aranda is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aranda is $2,500.

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Aranda Population

residents (Census 2021)

Aranda Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,372/wk

$71,344 per year

#201 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$530/wk

$2,297 per month

#461 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Aranda Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (1,270) Female 51.2% (1,335)

Population Density

1666.6

people per km²

2,605 people · 1.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,533

Family income/wk

Aranda Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Aranda Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.0% 386 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.0% 342 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Aranda Country of Birth

Australia

88.1%

England

5.0%

China

3.4%

India

2.1%

Canada

0.6%

France

0.3%

Germany

0.3%

Hong Kong

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Aranda Religion

No Religion

62.1%

Catholic

14.3%

Anglican

9.2%

Not stated

5.4%

Buddhism

3.2%

Hinduism

2.0%

Uniting Church

2.0%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Aranda Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

90.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

6.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Aranda Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

34.1%

Other

34.1%

French

6.7%

IAL Nepali

5.9%

Korean

5.9%

Cantonese

5.2%

Vietnamese

4.4%

Croatian

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Aranda Employment

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Employed full-time

41.7% 819 people

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Employed part-time

21.5% 422 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 43 people

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Not in labour force

34.7% 682 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Aranda Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.7%

Postgraduate Degree

31.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.4%

Certificate III/IV

8.0%

Certificate I/II

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Aranda Occupation

Professionals

47.6%

Managers

26.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.4%

Community & Personal Service

5.3%

Sales Workers

3.1%

Labourers

3.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Aranda Field of Study

Society & Culture

26.3%

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

10.4%

Health

8.8%

Education

8.4%

Information Technology

6.9%

Engineering

6.8%

Creative Arts

6.7%

Architecture & Building

3.7%

Agriculture & Environment

2.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Aranda Dwelling Types

Separate house

89.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

8.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Aranda Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

1.3%

$800-$999/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.7%

$4,000+/wk

37.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Aranda Marital Status

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Married

54.8% 1,148

↔️

Separated

1.8% 38

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Divorced

6.7% 141

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Widowed

4.2% 88

👤

Never married

32.4% 679

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Aranda Ancestry

English

28.1%

Australian

26.6%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

9.5%

Other

9.1%

Chinese

4.9%

German

3.5%

Italian

2.3%

Indian

1.8%

Dutch

1.4%

Polish

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Aranda School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.7%

Secondary — Government

20.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.6%

Pre-school

9.2%

Vocational Education

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.0%

Primary — Catholic

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Aranda Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.6% 233

✅

No need for assistance

95.4% 4,785

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Aranda Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.9% 624

—

Not a volunteer

69.1% 1,398

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Aranda Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.0%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

5.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

27.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Aranda How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.4%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Bus

7.7%

Bicycle

5.9%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Walked only

2.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Truck

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Other

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Aranda Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.7%

1 vehicle

34.8%

2 vehicles

45.9%

3 vehicles

11.7%

4+ vehicles

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Aranda Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

6.2%

3 bedrooms

35.2%

4 bedrooms

46.5%

5 bedrooms

9.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Aranda Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

35.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Aranda Indigenous Population

1.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,992

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Aranda Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

227

Asthma

101

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Aranda Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500+/wk

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Aranda Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.0%

Couple — no children

26.6%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Aranda Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.5% 11

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 5

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Previously served

4.4% 89

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Never served

94.8% 1,924

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Aranda Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 316

—

Did not provide

84.4% 1,709

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Aranda Children Ever Born

No children

32.7%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

34.2%

3 children

17.1%

4 children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Aranda When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

119

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Aranda Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

38.8%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

7.9%

Did not do domestic work

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Aranda Household Size

1 person

16.4%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

17.3%

4 persons

21.8%

5 persons

8.0%

6+ persons

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Aranda Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,145

Moved from ACT

183

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Aranda Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.4%

Step family — no other children

5.2%

Blended family — no other children

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Aranda Schools

schools nearby

government

1116

avg ICSEA score

5,256

total students

Radford College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 2,091 students

1203

ICSEA

Aranda Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 517 students

1159

ICSEA

St Vincent's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 195 students

1117

ICSEA

Maribyrnong Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 483 students

1100

ICSEA

Canberra High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 898 students

1100

ICSEA

Macquarie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 291 students

1070

ICSEA

University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 781 students

1066

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Aranda Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,161/wk

Median Rent $530/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Aranda

Your weekly income

≈ $13,698/month

Median rent $530/wk

Left after rent $2,631/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Aranda vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,405 Income: $1,334/wk Rent: $520/wk

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Pop: 1,544 Income: $1,335/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Pop: 1,703 Income: $1,132/wk Rent: $400/wk

Forrest (ACT)

Pop: 1,827 Income: $1,816/wk Rent: $570/wk

Barton

Pop: 1,946 Income: $1,775/wk Rent: $525/wk

Fraser

Pop: 2,126 Income: $1,164/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aranda

What is the population of Aranda ACT?

The population of Aranda ACT is 2,605 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1666.6 people per km².Aranda is ranked #2,652 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Aranda?

The median personal income in Aranda ACT is $1,372 per week, or $71,344 per year.The median household income is $3,161 per week.Family income is $3,533 per week.Aranda is ranked #201 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Aranda?

Median rent in Aranda ACT is $530 per week ($2,297 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Aranda ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Aranda?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aranda ACT is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Aranda?

The median age in Aranda ACT is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Aranda a good suburb to live in?

Aranda is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,605.The median income is $1,372/wk, which is above the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80020. All dollar figures in AUD.