Bruce, ACT 2617
North CanberraAll suburbs in postcode 2617
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Median house price
$1,276,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Bruce itself.
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Bruce at a glance
- Median unit
- $560,000
- Population
- 7,520
- Median age 29
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Bruce
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Bruce, houses changed hands at $1,276,000 in 2024, above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Bruce itself. Units come in around $560,000, roughly 56% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $255,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $440/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $430/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Bruce
Bruce (2617) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,276,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Bruce has roughly 7,520 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Bruce scores 86/100 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.
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, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Bruce
Schools serving Bruce: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 86/100
- Transit
- 100/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Bruce's population at 7,520, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 30% lone person).
- Family households
- 59%
- Lone person
- 30%
- Owner occupied
- 47%
- Renter occupied
- 50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.79% (median rent $440/wk against a $1,276,000 price tag). Units yield 3.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 50% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.79%
- On the $1,276,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.99%
- On the $560,000 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
234 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
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
Rainfall by month
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 Bruce
- What is the median house price in Bruce?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Bruce, ACT 2617 is $1,276,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Bruce itself. The median unit price is $560,000.
- How much is my house worth in Bruce?
- A useful starting point is the Bruce median house price of $1,276,000 (units $560,000). 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 Bruce postcode?
- Bruce is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Bruce?
- Bruce is a suburb in the North Canberra area, ACT 2617.
- What is the average rent in Bruce?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Bruce?
- There are 20 schools serving Bruce on this page, including University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra, Radford College, Canberra High School.
- How walkable is Bruce?
- Bruce has a Walk Score of 86 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bruce?
- Bruce is close to Macquarie, Aranda, Belconnen.
- What is the population of Bruce?
- The population of Bruce is approximately 7,520 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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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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