Acton at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,848
Median age 19
The brief
What to know about Acton.
The postcode for Acton is 2601 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Acton (2601) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.
Acton has roughly 2,848 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Acton scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Acton's population at 2,848, with a median age of 19. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
2,848
Median age
19
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$9/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,848
Median age: 19
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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
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Frequently asked
About Acton.
- What is the Acton postcode?
- Acton is in the 2601 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Acton?
- Acton is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2601. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, 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?
- The population of Acton is approximately 2,848 (2021 Census). 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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