Bruce at a glance
Median house
$1,276,000
Median unit
$560,000
Walk score
86
Very walkable
Population
7,520
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Bruce.
The postcode for Bruce is 2617 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Bruce is $1,276,000.
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.
Side by side
Compare Bruce with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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).
Population
7,520
Median age
29
Family households
59%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,276,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,276,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $560,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
$1,276,000
$560,000
7,520
Median age: 29
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Bruce?
A local agent who actually sells in Bruce will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Bruce?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Bruce, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Bruce?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Bruce
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
For investors
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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.79%
Based on $1,276,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.99%
Based on $560,000 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 202647%
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.
234
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.
86
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bruce.
Local schools for Bruce
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
Canberra High School
Aranda Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bruce.
- What is the median house price in Bruce?
- The median house price in Bruce, ACT 2617 is $1,276,000. The median unit price is $560,000.
- 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 of Canberra, in ACT 2617. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- 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 University Of Canberra, Belconnen Dc, Jamison Centre, Macquarie, Aranda.
- What is the population of Bruce?
- The population of Bruce is approximately 7,520 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
For Sale
Bruce
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Bruce vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Bruce?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Bruce: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide