Amaroo ACT

Postcode 2914 · Unincorporated ACT LGA

Amaroo is a mid-sized suburb in Australian Capital Territory within the Unincorporated ACT local government area (postcode 2914). With a population of 6,129, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $144K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Amaroo is $1.0 million, having increased 2.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $648,000 (-11% YoY). The median weekly rent is $460 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,158.

Amaroo is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1082, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 26 bus stops. The crime rate in the Unincorporated ACT LGA is below average at 2,317 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Amaroo offers a gross rental yield of 2.4%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.0M/$1.0M). The price-to-income ratio of 7.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.4% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$1.0M Near Median
Affordability7.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.5% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$76,205
Mean Income$84,782
Earners4,329
YoY Change+4.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education10/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
2.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$648K
-11% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$460
POPULATION
6,129
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,769
Personal Income /wk$1207
Mortgage /mth$2,158
CRIME (Unincorporated ACT LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,317
Total Incidents142
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops26
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1082
Total Students2,400
Government1
Catholic1
Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 1070
Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1095
Data: 2024