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Isaacs ACT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Isaacs ACT is 2,379 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Isaacs is $1,307 per week ($67,964 per year). Median rent in Isaacs is $520 per week ($2,253 per month). Isaacs has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Isaacs has a population density of 770.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Isaacs is India. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Isaacs is $2,300.

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Isaacs Population

residents (Census 2021)

Isaacs Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$1,307/wk

$67,964 per year

#271 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$520/wk

$2,253 per month

#502 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,300/mo

Avg household size: —

Isaacs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (1,149) Female 51.7% (1,230)

Population Density

770.4

people per km²

2,379 people · 3.1 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$3,148

Family income/wk

Isaacs 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)

Isaacs Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

63.2% 470 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.8% 274 dwellings

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

Isaacs Country of Birth

Australia

79.2%

India

6.6%

England

5.6%

China

2.9%

Germany

1.4%

Hong Kong

1.4%

Iran

1.2%

Greece

0.8%

Afghanistan

0.4%

Bangladesh

0.4%

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

Isaacs Religion

No Religion

37.7%

Catholic

25.8%

Anglican

11.8%

Hinduism

7.2%

Not stated

5.5%

Christian (other)

4.5%

Islam

4.1%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Isaacs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

83.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.5%

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

Isaacs Languages Spoken at Home

Other

21.1%

Mandarin

19.1%

Cantonese

14.4%

Tamil

13.9%

Malayalam

9.8%

Hindi

7.7%

Greek

7.7%

IAL Punjabi

6.2%

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

Isaacs Employment

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Employed full-time

38.9% 756 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.7% 325 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.8% 54 people

🏠

Not in labour force

41.6% 807 people

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

Isaacs Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.2%

Postgraduate Degree

27.3%

Certificate III/IV

11.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

Certificate I/II

1.3%

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

Isaacs Occupation

Professionals

44.9%

Managers

23.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

7.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.6%

Sales Workers

2.2%

Labourers

1.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.7%

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

Isaacs Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Society & Culture

21.1%

Health

17.0%

Information Technology

8.1%

Education

7.3%

Engineering

6.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.5%

Creative Arts

4.1%

Architecture & Building

2.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

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

Isaacs Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

14.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Isaacs Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

31.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Isaacs Marital Status

💍

Married

58.8% 1,196

↔️

Separated

1.8% 37

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Divorced

7.6% 155

🕊️

Widowed

5.8% 119

👤

Never married

25.9% 528

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Isaacs Ancestry

English

24.2%

Australian

20.0%

Other

15.0%

Irish

8.5%

Chinese

8.1%

Scottish

6.4%

Indian

5.4%

German

3.8%

Italian

3.4%

Greek

2.0%

Polish

1.8%

Croatian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Isaacs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.1%

Secondary — Government

13.6%

Secondary — Catholic

11.9%

Vocational Education

11.2%

Primary — Catholic

10.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.9%

Pre-school

7.7%

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

Isaacs Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.9% 274

✅

No need for assistance

94.1% 4,362

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

Isaacs Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.9% 432

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 1,540

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Isaacs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Isaacs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.3%

Did not go to work

9.7%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Bus

3.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Walked only

0.8%

Truck

0.6%

Bicycle

0.4%

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

Isaacs Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

31.2%

2 vehicles

45.7%

3 vehicles

14.1%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

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

Isaacs Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.7%

2 bedrooms

4.7%

3 bedrooms

37.9%

4 bedrooms

41.7%

5 bedrooms

12.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.6%

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

Isaacs Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

36.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Isaacs Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,549

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Isaacs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

151

Diabetes

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

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

Isaacs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

1.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500+/wk

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Isaacs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

35.1%

Couple — no children

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

20.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Isaacs Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 17

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.6% 12

🏅

Previously served

5.3% 105

👤

Never served

93.2% 1,842

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Isaacs Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 302

—

Did not provide

84.6% 1,665

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Isaacs Children Ever Born

No children

30.6%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

34.3%

3 children

15.6%

4 children

5.4%

5+ children

1.3%

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

Isaacs When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

178

1991–2000

2001–2010

150

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Isaacs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.5%

5–14 hours

34.5%

15–29 hours

14.8%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

17.9%

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

Isaacs Household Size

1 person

20.8%

2 persons

39.8%

3 persons

16.9%

4 persons

15.4%

5 persons

4.5%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Isaacs Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,033

Moved from ACT

156

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

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

Isaacs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.2%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Isaacs Schools

schools nearby

government

1100

avg ICSEA score

8,052

total students

Garran Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 676 students

1159

ICSEA

Marist College Canberra Independent

Combined · 4-12 · 1,852 students

1142

ICSEA

Mawson Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 542 students

1139

ICSEA

Red Hill Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 720 students

1133

ICSEA

Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 299 students

1130

ICSEA

St Bede's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 261 students

1117

ICSEA

Farrer Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 252 students

1098

ICSEA

The Canberra College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 1,174 students

1087

ICSEA

Canberra Christian School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 228 students

1087

ICSEA

Melrose High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 776 students

1079

ICSEA

Torrens Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 394 students

1079

ICSEA

Wanniassa Hills Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 340 students

1061

ICSEA

Wanniassa School Government

Secondary · K-10 · 538 students

991

ICSEA

Wanniassa School - Junior Campus Government

Primary

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

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Isaacs Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,670/wk

Median Rent $520/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.5%

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

If you earn X in Isaacs

Your weekly income

≈ $11,570/month

Median rent $520/wk

Left after rent $2,150/wk

Rent share 19.5%

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Isaacs vs State & National Average

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Acton (ACT)

Pop: 2,848 Income: $257/wk Rent: $9/wk

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Pop: 2,605 Income: $1,372/wk Rent: $530/wk

Barton

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

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Pop: 2,867 Income: $1,378/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 3,055 Income: $948/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 2,680 Income: $1,191/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Isaacs

What is the population of Isaacs ACT?

The population of Isaacs ACT is 2,379 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 770.4 people per km².Isaacs is ranked #2,785 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Isaacs?

The median personal income in Isaacs ACT is $1,307 per week, or $67,964 per year.The median household income is $2,670 per week.Family income is $3,148 per week.Isaacs is ranked #271 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Isaacs?

Median rent in Isaacs ACT is $520 per week ($2,253 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Isaacs ranks #502 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Isaacs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Isaacs ACT is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Isaacs?

The median age in Isaacs ACT is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Isaacs a good suburb to live in?

Isaacs is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,379.The median income is $1,307/wk, which is above the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 80078. All dollar figures in AUD.