Calwell

ACT

Calwell is a declining suburb in ACT with 5,520 residents.

SA2 code: 801071073
State: ACT

Population

5,520

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-3.7%

3yr: -3.2% · 10yr: -5.8%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$448/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,460/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Calwell (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: -3.2%5yr: -3.7%10yr: -5.8%Total: -13.3%

Population grew from 6,368 to 5,520 over 24 years, averaging -0.6% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 2.5%

Almost entirely detached houses (86.8%), owner-occupied (85%), built for families (51% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 87%

1,751 houses213 townhouses53 apartments

Tenure

Owned 30%

Mortgage 55%

Renting 15%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

4 (0.2%)

2 bed

74 (3.7%)

3 bed

1,019 (51.2%)

4 bed

699 (35.1%)

5 bed

166 (8.3%)

6+ bed

28 (1.4%)

Calwell

Population over time — Calwell (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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