North Canberra
Bruce
Bruce at a glance
Median house
$1,276,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$560,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
86
Very walkable
Population
7,520
Median age 29
About
Welcome to Bruce.
Bruce is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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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
Sales data pending
$560,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
7,520
Median age: 29
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,520
Median age
29
Family households
59%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Bruce postcode?
- Bruce is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, 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?
- Bruce has approximately 7,520 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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