Capital Hill at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
3
Median age 82
The brief
What to know about Capital Hill.
The postcode for Capital Hill is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Capital Hill (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Capital Hill has roughly 3 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Capital Hill scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Capital Hill's population at 3, with a median age of 82. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3
Median age
82
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$178/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 82
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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.
30
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Capital Hill.
Local schools for Capital Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Forrest Primary School
Telopea Park School
Yarralumla Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Capital Hill.
- What is the Capital Hill postcode?
- Capital Hill is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Capital Hill?
- Capital Hill 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 Capital Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $178.
- What schools are in Capital Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Capital Hill on this page, including Forrest Primary School, Telopea Park School, Canberra Girls Grammar School.
- How walkable is Capital Hill?
- Capital Hill has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Capital Hill?
- Capital Hill is close to Parliament House, Barton, Forrest, Parkes, Canberra.
- What is the population of Capital Hill?
- The population of Capital Hill is approximately 3 (2021 Census). The median age is 82.
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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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