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Symonston ACT — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Symonston, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Symonston ACT is 655 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Symonston is $605 per week ($31,460 per year). Median rent in Symonston is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Symonston has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Symonston has a population density of 66.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Symonston is England. The most common religion is Not stated (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Symonston is $599.
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Symonston Population
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Symonston Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Symonston Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Symonston Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Symonston Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Symonston Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Symonston Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Symonston Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Symonston Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Symonston Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Symonston Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Symonston Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Symonston Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Symonston Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Symonston Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Symonston School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Symonston Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Symonston Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Symonston How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Symonston Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Symonston Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Symonston Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Symonston Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Symonston Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Symonston Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Symonston Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Symonston Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Symonston Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Symonston Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Symonston When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Symonston Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Symonston Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Symonston Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Symonston Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Symonston Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Symonston
What is the population of Symonston ACT?
The population of Symonston ACT is 655 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 66.9 people per km².Symonston is ranked #4,611 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Symonston?
The median personal income in Symonston ACT is $605 per week, or $31,460 per year.The median household income is $841 per week.Family income is $1,215 per week.Symonston is ranked #7,015 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Symonston?
Median rent in Symonston ACT is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 32.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Symonston ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Symonston?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Symonston ACT is $599. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Symonston?
The median age in Symonston ACT is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Symonston a good suburb to live in?
Symonston is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 655.The median income is $605/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.7% 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: 80121. All dollar figures in AUD.