Calwell at a glance
Median house
$845,000
Median unit
$627,750
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
5,730
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Calwell.
The postcode for Calwell is 2905 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Calwell is $845,000.
Calwell (2905) sits in the Tuggeranong region of the ACT. The median house here is $845,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Calwell has roughly 5,730 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Calwell scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calwell's population at 5,730, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,730
Median age
37
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $845,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $627,750, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $169,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$845,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $627,750.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$448/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$845,000
$627,750
5,730
Median age: 37
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.65% (median rent $430/wk against a $845,000 price tag). Units yield 3.71% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.65%
Based on $845,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.71%
Based on $627,750 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 202683%
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.
153
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.
18
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Calwell.
Local schools for Calwell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Calwell Primary School
Calwell High School
Richardson Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Calwell.
- What is the median house price in Calwell?
- The median house price in Calwell, ACT 2905 is $845,000. The median unit price is $627,750.
- What is the Calwell postcode?
- Calwell is in the 2905 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- Where is Calwell?
- Calwell is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2905. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Tuggeranong region.
- What is the average rent in Calwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $448.
- What schools are in Calwell?
- There are 20 schools serving Calwell on this page, including Calwell Primary School, Calwell High School, St Francis of Assisi Primary School.
- How walkable is Calwell?
- Calwell has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Calwell?
- Calwell is close to Richardson, Theodore, Isabella Plains, Chisholm, Monash.
- What is the population of Calwell?
- The population of Calwell is approximately 5,730 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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