Page, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Page ACT is 3,054 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Page is $932 per week ($48,464 per year). Median rent in Page is $438 per week ($1,898 per month). Page has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Page has a population density of 2,309 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Page is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Page is $2,000.

Population
3,054
Census 2021
Median income
$932/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$438/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Page vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Page is $932 a week, 22% below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 105th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $438 a week, $12 less than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 24.7% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years older than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePageTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$932/wk$1,192/wk −22%$766/wk
Household income$1,773/wk$2,414/wk −27%$1,637/wk
Rent$438/wk$450/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$2,154/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age4038 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income24.7%18.2% +6.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Page, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Page Population

3,054 residents at the 2021 Census.

Page Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$932/wk
$48,464 per year
Ranked 1,788 of 14,663
Median Rent
$438/wk
$1,898 per month
Ranked 1,318 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Page Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,773/wk
Median rent $438/wk
Rent to income 24.7%

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

Median rent in Page against your income

About $7,683 a month
Median rent $438/wk
Left after rent $1,335/wk
Rent share 24.7%

Page Schools

21
schools nearby
16
government
1071
avg ICSEA score
10,024
total students
Hawker Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 331 students
1129
ICSEA
Weetangera Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 404 students
1117
ICSEA
St Vincent's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 195 students
1117
ICSEA
Canberra High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 898 students
1100
ICSEA
Southern Cross Early Childhood School Government
Primary · K-2 · 115 students
1088
ICSEA
St Matthew's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 332 students
1085
ICSEA
St Monica's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 412 students
1080
ICSEA
St John the Apostle Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 368 students
1077
ICSEA
Miles Franklin Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 394 students
1077
ICSEA
Hawker College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 605 students
1073
ICSEA
Macquarie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 291 students
1070
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,323 students
1070
ICSEA
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 781 students
1066
ICSEA
Belconnen High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 636 students
1066
ICSEA
Mount Rogers Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 461 students
1056
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 21 schools.

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

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Page, Australian Capital Territory: 35.2377°S, 149.0495°E

Page Schools (21)

People in Page

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (1,444) Female 52.6% (1,604)

Population Density

2,309
people per km²
3,054 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,308
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.7%
India
3.3%
China
2.0%
Vietnam
1.5%
Nepal
1.4%
Philippines
1.0%
New Zealand
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.8%
Vietnamese
1.9%
Nepali
1.3%
Spanish
1.1%
Punjabi
1.0%
Arabic
1.0%
Hindi
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
31.3%
Australian
30.4%
Irish
12.5%
Scottish
9.8%
Chinese
4.6%
German
4.0%
Indian
3.8%
Italian
2.8%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Vietnamese
1.9%
Dutch
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.2%
Catholic
18.1%
Not stated
8.3%
Anglican
8.2%
Buddhism
3.7%
Hinduism
3.5%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Islam
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.5% 1,040
Separated
2.8% 71
Divorced
10.0% 258
Widowed
11.3% 290
Never married
35.5% 912

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.6%
Couple: no children
30.1%
Couple: no children under 15
9.9%
One parent: children under 15
7.8%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
35.3%
2 persons
29.4%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
14.5%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Page

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,180 occupied private dwellings in Page at the 2021 Census, 32.2% were rented, 34.2% owned outright and 25.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
5.4% 64 dwellings
Owned outright
34.2% 404 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.8% 305 dwellings
Rented
32.2% 380 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 19 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
73.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
24.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.1%
2 bedrooms
25.3%
3 bedrooms
49.3%
4 bedrooms
18.3%
5 bedrooms
2.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.8%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.8%
1 vehicle
47.5%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3 vehicles
9.2%
4+ vehicles
3.8%

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

Work, income and education in Page

Employment

Employed full-time
37.0% 840 people
Employed part-time
20.3% 460 people
Unemployed
2.8% 64 people
Not in labour force
39.9% 905 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
38.0%
Managers
16.3%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.8%
Community & Personal Service
9.8%
Labourers
5.2%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.4%
$150-$299/wk
0.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.7%
$4,000+/wk
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.1%
Did not go to work
11.4%
Car (passenger)
6.8%
Bus
6.0%
Walked only
2.1%
Bicycle
2.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Truck
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.4%
Postgraduate Degree
20.6%
Certificate III/IV
17.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.6%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.2%
Society & Culture
20.5%
Information Technology
8.6%
Education
8.3%
Engineering
8.3%
Health
8.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
8.1%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Architecture & Building
4.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.0%
Secondary: Government
19.4%
Vocational Education
16.4%
Pre-school
12.5%
Primary: Catholic
7.0%
Secondary: Catholic
6.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.6%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.4%
Has need for assistance
12.4%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
396
Arthritis
142
Asthma
112
Heart disease
107
Diabetes
94
Lung condition
94
Stroke
68
Dementia
59
Kidney disease
58
Cancer
50

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 293
Did not provide
87.5% 2,056

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.1% 449
Not a volunteer
80.9% 1,900

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
4.6% 109
Never served
94.9% 2,236

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.1%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
26.5%
3 children
15.1%
4 children
4.9%
5+ children
0.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
33
1951: 1960
66
1961: 1970
105
1971: 1980
46
1981: 1990
69
1991: 2000
70
2001: 2010
145
2011: 2015
136
2016
45
2017
54
2018
64
2019
48
2020
16
2021
12

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

Population Mobility

18.1%
moved in the last year
49.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,358
Moved from ACT
339
Moved from NSW
61
Moved: same area (SA2)
35
Moved from VIC
33
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from WA
5
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
6.3%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.4%
Step family: no other children
8.9%
Blended family: no other children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,023/wk Rent: $415/wk $23/wk less rent
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Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $400/wk $38/wk less rent
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Income: $1,088/wk Rent: $410/wk $28/wk less rent
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Income: $1,097/wk Rent: $360/wk $78/wk less rent

Suburbs near Page

The closest suburb to Page is Scullin, 1.0 km away.

Scullin
1.0 km away · income $1,041/wk · rent $390/wk
Florey
1.2 km away · income $1,023/wk · rent $415/wk
Weetangera
1.4 km away · income $1,332/wk · rent $490/wk
Hawker (ACT)
1.6 km away · income $1,169/wk · rent $375/wk
Belconnen
1.7 km away · income $1,009/wk · rent $430/wk
Macquarie
2.0 km away · income $1,078/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Page

What is the population of Page ACT?

The population of Page ACT is 3,054 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,309 people per km². Page is ranked #2,383 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Page?

The median personal income in Page ACT is $932 per week, or $48,464 per year. The median household income is $1,773 per week. Family income is $2,308 per week. Page is ranked #1,788 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Page?

Median rent in Page ACT is $438 per week ($1,898 per month). Rent represents 24.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Page ranks #1,318 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Page?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Page ACT is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Page?

The median age in Page ACT is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Page a good suburb to live in?

Page is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 3,054. The median income is $932/wk, which is below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.7% 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: 80106. All dollar figures in AUD.