Market
House prices in Canberra.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$468/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
Rental data as of April 2026
Free property appraisal in Canberra
What’s your home worth in Canberra?
A local agent who actually sells in Canberra will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
The brief
What to know about Canberra.
The postcode for Canberra is 2601 (ACT), South Canberra, part of Greater Canberra.
Canberra (2601) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.
Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Canberra scores 100/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
–
Median age
–
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Canberra?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Canberra, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Canberra?
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 Canberra
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ainslie School
Campbell High School
Turner School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Canberra.
- What is the Canberra postcode?
- Canberra is in the 2601 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Canberra?
- Canberra is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2601. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Canberra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $468.
- What schools are in Canberra?
- There are 20 schools serving Canberra on this page, including Ainslie School, Campbell High School, Merici College.
- How walkable is Canberra?
- Canberra has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canberra?
- Canberra is close to City, Acton, Campbell, Reid, Braddon.
Canberra
Buying
Selling
Side by side
Compare Canberra 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 Canberra?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Canberra: 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