Canberra vs Yarralumla
Canberra scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarralumla (1122) sits above Canberra (1115).
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Canberra and Yarralumla side by side
| Measure | Canberra | Yarralumla |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $2,228,000 |
| Median unit | – | $1,090,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $540/wk | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | $459/wk | $547/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1115 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 12 |
| Transit score | 60 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 3,120 |
| Median age | – | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 628 mm | 628 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Yarralumla edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1115).
Canberra vs Yarralumla: common questions
Does Canberra or Yarralumla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarralumla scores 1122 vs 1115 in Canberra. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Canberra or Yarralumla?
Canberra scores 18/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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