Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Gungahlin ACT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gungahlin ACT is 8,586 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gungahlin is $1,049 per week ($54,548 per year). Median rent in Gungahlin is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Gungahlin has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gungahlin has a population density of 1881.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gungahlin is China. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gungahlin is $1,801.

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Gungahlin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gungahlin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,049/wk

$54,548 per year

#930 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,801/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 1 per bedroom

Gungahlin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (4,331) Female 49.6% (4,256)

Population Density

1881.2

people per km²

8,586 people · 4.6 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,395

Family income/wk

Gungahlin 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)

Gungahlin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

29.0% 425 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

71.0% 1,038 dwellings

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

Gungahlin Country of Birth

Australia

68.9%

China

11.8%

India

11.1%

England

2.6%

Afghanistan

1.4%

Bangladesh

1.3%

Iran

1.2%

Hong Kong

0.8%

Croatia

0.5%

Fiji

0.5%

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

Gungahlin Religion

No Religion

44.4%

Catholic

16.2%

Hinduism

12.0%

Islam

6.9%

Not stated

6.1%

Anglican

5.7%

Buddhism

5.3%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gungahlin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

86.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.7%

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

Gungahlin Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

30.4%

Other

16.8%

IAL Nepali

16.4%

Korean

10.5%

Hindi

6.7%

IAL Punjabi

6.6%

Vietnamese

6.4%

Urdu

6.1%

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

Gungahlin Employment

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Employed full-time

51.2% 3,428 people

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Employed part-time

23.3% 1,562 people

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Unemployed

3.8% 251 people

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Not in labour force

21.7% 1,452 people

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

Gungahlin Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.6%

Postgraduate Degree

26.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Certificate III/IV

14.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Certificate I/II

1.3%

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

Gungahlin Occupation

Professionals

32.5%

Managers

16.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.5%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.9%

Sales Workers

5.9%

Labourers

5.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.4%

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

Gungahlin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.1%

Society & Culture

15.3%

Information Technology

14.3%

Engineering

9.7%

Health

7.5%

Education

6.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

Architecture & Building

3.5%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

0.8%

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

Gungahlin Dwelling Types

Separate house

67.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

30.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gungahlin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

3.2%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gungahlin Marital Status

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Married

47.5% 3,430

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Separated

3.2% 232

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Divorced

6.1% 437

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Widowed

1.8% 130

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Never married

41.4% 2,986

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gungahlin Ancestry

Other

21.7%

English

18.7%

Australian

18.6%

Chinese

12.0%

Indian

6.3%

Irish

5.6%

Scottish

5.1%

Korean

3.0%

German

2.5%

Vietnamese

2.2%

Italian

2.2%

Filipino

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gungahlin School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

23.1%

Primary — Government

21.7%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Pre-school

9.7%

Primary — Catholic

7.9%

Secondary — Catholic

6.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

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

Gungahlin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 502

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 15,963

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

Gungahlin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.4% 922

—

Not a volunteer

86.6% 5,973

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gungahlin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.0%

$300-$449/mo

0.7%

$450-$599/mo

0.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.3%

$800-$999/mo

3.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gungahlin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.6%

Did not go to work

9.7%

Tram/Light Rail

8.0%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Walked only

5.3%

Bus

2.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Other

0.5%

Bicycle

0.4%

Truck

0.2%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Train

0.2%

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

Gungahlin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.5%

1 vehicle

47.0%

2 vehicles

33.6%

3 vehicles

8.0%

4+ vehicles

3.9%

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

Gungahlin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

19.4%

2 bedrooms

29.3%

3 bedrooms

19.6%

4 bedrooms

26.1%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

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

Gungahlin Population Mobility

31.9%

moved in the last year

69.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

76.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gungahlin Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

288

Indigenous residents

16,306

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gungahlin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

760

Asthma

254

Diabetes

132

Arthritis

127

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Gungahlin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gungahlin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Couple — no children

31.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gungahlin Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

2.7% 187

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 40

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Previously served

2.7% 189

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Never served

94.0% 6,499

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gungahlin Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.8% 603

—

Did not provide

91.2% 6,272

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gungahlin Children Ever Born

No children

51.0%

1 child

16.2%

2 children

20.4%

3 children

9.3%

4 children

2.4%

5+ children

0.6%

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

Gungahlin When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

119

1981–1990

237

1991–2000

383

2001–2010

821

2011–2015

919

2016

290

2017

368

2018

359

2019

302

2020

123

2021

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

Gungahlin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.0%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

10.1%

30+ hours

6.0%

Did not do domestic work

31.2%

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

Gungahlin Household Size

1 person

25.1%

2 persons

32.1%

3 persons

17.7%

4 persons

16.2%

5 persons

5.6%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gungahlin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,558

Moved from ACT

1,312

Moved from NSW

560

Moved — same area (SA2)

248

Moved from VIC

179

Moved from QLD

121

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

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

Gungahlin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.9%

Step family — no other children

7.0%

Blended family — no other children

2.7%

Intact family — other children present

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gungahlin Schools

schools nearby

government

1084

avg ICSEA score

10,175

total students

Burgmann Anglican School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,755 students

1165

ICSEA

Mother Teresa School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 716 students

1102

ICSEA

Franklin School Government

Primary · K-6 · 477 students

1098

ICSEA

Throsby School Government

Primary · K-6 · 316 students

1096

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 762 students

1095

ICSEA

Shirley Smith High School Government

Secondary · 7-8 · 210 students

1078

ICSEA

Palmerston District Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 640 students

1077

ICSEA

Amaroo School Government

Combined · K-10 · 1,638 students

1070

ICSEA

Gungahlin College Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 1,070 students

1061

ICSEA

Neville Bonner Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 606 students

1058

ICSEA

Harrison School Government

Combined · K-10 · 1,365 students

1058

ICSEA

Ngunnawal Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 620 students

1049

ICSEA

Burgmann Anglican School - Forde Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Gungahlin Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,208/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.4%

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

If you earn X in Gungahlin

Your weekly income

≈ $9,568/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,758/wk

Rent share 20.4%

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Gungahlin vs State & National Average

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Pop: 4,296 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Pop: 4,329 Income: $1,084/wk Rent: $450/wk

Forde

Pop: 4,435 Income: $1,548/wk Rent: $590/wk

Turner

Pop: 4,470 Income: $1,448/wk Rent: $480/wk

Florey

Pop: 4,781 Income: $1,023/wk Rent: $415/wk

Crace

Pop: 4,800 Income: $1,395/wk Rent: $460/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gungahlin

What is the population of Gungahlin ACT?

The population of Gungahlin ACT is 8,586 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1881.2 people per km².Gungahlin is ranked #822 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gungahlin?

The median personal income in Gungahlin ACT is $1,049 per week, or $54,548 per year.The median household income is $2,208 per week.Family income is $2,395 per week.Gungahlin is ranked #930 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gungahlin?

Median rent in Gungahlin ACT is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 20.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gungahlin ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gungahlin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gungahlin ACT is $1,801. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gungahlin?

The median age in Gungahlin ACT is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gungahlin a good suburb to live in?

Gungahlin is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 8,586.The median income is $1,049/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.4% 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: 80068. All dollar figures in AUD.