Canberra at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Canberra.
The postcode for Canberra is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Canberra (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Canberra has roughly 8,255 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Canberra 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canberra's population at 8,255, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
8,255
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$459/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,255
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
18
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canberra.
Local schools for Canberra
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Government School Catchment
Yarralumla Primary School
Forrest Primary School
Alfred Deakin High School
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Frequently asked
About Canberra.
- What is the Canberra postcode?
- Canberra is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Canberra?
- Canberra is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2600. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Canberra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
- What schools are in Canberra?
- There are 20 schools serving Canberra on this page, including Yarralumla Primary School, Canberra Girls Grammar School, Forrest Primary School.
- How walkable is Canberra?
- Canberra has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canberra?
- Canberra is close to Deakin, Yarralumla, Capital Hill, Parliament House, Deakin West.
- What is the population of Canberra?
- The population of Canberra is approximately 8,255 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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