Aranda at a glance
Median house
$1,426,000
Median unit
$775,000
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
2,605
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Aranda.
The postcode for Aranda is 2614 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Aranda is $1,426,000.
Aranda (2614) sits in the Belconnen region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,426,000, well above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Aranda has roughly 2,605 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Aranda scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 6 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Aranda's population at 2,605, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,605
Median age
42
Family households
79%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,426,000 on a typical sale, well above the the ACT median. Units come in around $775,000, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $285,000. Prices sit well above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,426,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $775,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,426,000
$775,000
2,605
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.52% (median rent $418/wk against a $1,426,000 price tag). Units yield 3.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.52%
Based on $1,426,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.56%
Based on $775,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
287
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.
42
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Aranda.
Local schools for Aranda
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Aranda Primary School
Canberra High School
Macquarie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Aranda.
- What is the median house price in Aranda?
- The median house price in Aranda, ACT 2614 is $1,426,000. The median unit price is $775,000.
- What is the Aranda postcode?
- Aranda is in the 2614 postcode, in ACT, in the Belconnen region.
- Where is Aranda?
- Aranda is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2614. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Belconnen region.
- What is the average rent in Aranda?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $418, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Aranda?
- There are 20 schools serving Aranda on this page, including Aranda Primary School, St Vincent's Primary School, Canberra High School.
- How walkable is Aranda?
- Aranda has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Aranda?
- Aranda is close to Jamison Centre, Cook, Macquarie, Bruce, University Of Canberra.
- What is the population of Aranda?
- The population of Aranda is approximately 2,605 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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