Canberra Airport at a glance
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
125
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Canberra Airport.
The postcode for Canberra Airport is 2609 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Canberra Airport (2609) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.
Canberra Airport has roughly 125 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Canberra Airport scores 38/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canberra Airport's population at 125, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters (7% own, 75% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
125
Median age
39
Family households
52%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
7%
Renter occupied
75%
At a deeper level
125
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
38
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canberra Airport.
Local schools for Canberra Airport
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Government School Catchment
Campbell Primary School
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
Campbell High School
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Frequently asked
About Canberra Airport.
- What is the Canberra Airport postcode?
- Canberra Airport is in the 2609 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Canberra Airport?
- Canberra Airport is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2609. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Canberra Airport?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Canberra Airport?
- There are 20 schools serving Canberra Airport on this page, including Campbell Primary School, St Thomas More's Primary School, St Clare's College.
- How walkable is Canberra Airport?
- Canberra Airport has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canberra Airport?
- Canberra Airport is close to Canberra International Airport, Fairbairn Raaf, Pialligo, Duntroon, Fyshwick.
- What is the population of Canberra Airport?
- The population of Canberra Airport is approximately 125 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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