South Canberra
Acton
Acton at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,848
Median age 19
About
Welcome to Acton.
Acton is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$429,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$9/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$429,000
Sales data pending
$308,880
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,848
Median age: 19
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20216.67%
Based on $429,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20210.15%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,848
Median age
19
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
292
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Acton.
Local schools for Acton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Turner School
Ainslie School
Campbell High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Acton.
- What is the median house price in Acton?
- The median house price in Acton, ACT 2601 is $429,000. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Acton postcode?
- Acton is in the 2601 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Acton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $9.
- What schools are in Acton?
- There are 20 schools serving Acton on this page, including Turner School, Ainslie School, Merici College.
- How walkable is Acton?
- Acton has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Acton?
- Acton is close to Black Mountain, Canberra, City, Turner, Braddon.
- What is the population of Acton?
- Acton has approximately 2,848 residents. The median age is 19.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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