Beard at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Beard.
The postcode for Beard is 2620 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Beard (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of the ACT.
Beard has roughly 3 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Beard scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Beard's population at 3, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
–
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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.
6
0
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Beard.
Local schools for Beard
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Government School Catchment
Queanbeyan West Public School
Queanbeyan High School
Finigan School of Distance Education
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Frequently asked
About Beard.
- What is the Beard postcode?
- Beard is in the 2620 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Beard?
- Beard is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2620. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What schools are in Beard?
- There are 20 schools serving Beard on this page, including Queanbeyan West Public School, Queanbeyan High School, Finigan School of Distance Education.
- How walkable is Beard?
- Beard has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Beard?
- Beard is close to Booth, Paddys River, Kowen, Williamsdale, Tennent.
- What is the population of Beard?
- The population of Beard is approximately 3 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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