Braddon at a glance
Median house
$1,720,000
Median unit
$570,000
Population
6,383
Median age 30
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Braddon, houses changed hands at $1,720,000 in 2024, well above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Braddon itself. Units come in around $570,000, roughly 67% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $344,000. Prices sit well above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Braddon.
Median house price
$1,720,000
Median unit price $570,000.
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Braddon itself.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
60%
At a deeper level
$1,720,000
$570,000
6,383
Median age: 30
Rental data as of April 2026
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The brief
What to know about Braddon.
Braddon sits in an ABS statistical area (SA2) where the median house price is $1,720,000 (2024).
Postcode 2612 (ACT), North Canberra, part of Greater Canberra.
Braddon (2612) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,720,000, well above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Braddon has roughly 6,383 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Braddon scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Braddon's population at 6,383, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 60% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,383
Median age
30
Family households
41%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.48% (median rent $490/wk against a $1,720,000 price tag). Units yield 4.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 60% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.48%
Based on $1,720,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.52%
Based on $570,000 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 202638%
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.
523
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
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Braddon.
Local schools for Braddon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ainslie School
Turner School
Campbell High School
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Frequently asked
About Braddon.
- What is the median house price in Braddon?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Braddon, ACT 2612 is $1,720,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Braddon itself. The median unit price is $570,000.
- How much is my house worth in Braddon?
- A useful starting point is the Braddon median house price of $1,720,000 (units $570,000). 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 Braddon postcode?
- Braddon is in the 2612 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Braddon?
- Braddon is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2612. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Braddon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Braddon?
- There are 20 schools serving Braddon on this page, including Ainslie School, Merici College, Turner School.
- How walkable is Braddon?
- Braddon has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Braddon?
- Braddon is close to Campbell, City, Turner, Canberra, O Connor.
- What is the population of Braddon?
- The population of Braddon is approximately 6,383 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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