Aranda, ACT 2614

BelconnenAll suburbs in postcode 2614

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Median house price

$1,426,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Aranda itself.

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Aranda at a glance

Median unit
$775,000
Population
2,605
Median age 42

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Aranda

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Aranda, houses changed hands at $1,426,000 in 2024, well above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Aranda itself. 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.

See what you can borrow

Weekly rent (house)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk

Rental data as of April 2026

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What to know about Aranda

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.

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.

Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 632 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 6 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Aranda

Schools serving Aranda: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Aranda Primary School

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Canberra High School

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Macquarie Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
42/100
Transit
70/100
Bike
100/100

Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
79%
Lone person
16%
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
1.52%
On the $1,426,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
3.56%
On the $775,000 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

287 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
TINs Other203 (70.7%)
TINs Speeding47 (16.4%)
Other offences26 (9.1%)
Theft (excluding Motor Vehicles)6 (2.1%)
Motor vehicle theft3 (1.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
632 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
0.4°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Aranda

What is the median house price in Aranda?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Aranda, ACT 2614 is $1,426,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Aranda itself. The median unit price is $775,000.
How much is my house worth in Aranda?
A useful starting point is the Aranda median house price of $1,426,000 (units $775,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Aranda postcode?
Aranda is in the 2614 postcode, in ACT, in the Belconnen region.
Where is Aranda?
Aranda is a suburb in the Belconnen area, ACT 2614.
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 Cook, Macquarie, Bruce.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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