Charnwood at a glance
Median house
$715,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
3,055
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Charnwood.
The postcode for Charnwood is 2615 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Charnwood is $715,000.
Charnwood (2615) sits in the Cotter - Namadgi region of the ACT. The median house here is $715,000, below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Charnwood has roughly 3,055 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Charnwood scores 44/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Charnwood's population at 3,055, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,055
Median age
35
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $715,000 on a typical sale, below the the ACT median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 56% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $143,000. Prices are below the the ACT median, which keeps Charnwood on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$715,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$715,000
$316,800
3,055
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.05% (median rent $420/wk against a $715,000 price tag). Units yield 6.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.05%
Based on $715,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.24%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
88
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.
44
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Charnwood.
Local schools for Charnwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Charnwood-Dunlop School
Fraser Primary School
Melba Copland Secondary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Charnwood.
- What is the median house price in Charnwood?
- The median house price in Charnwood, ACT 2615 is $715,000. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Charnwood postcode?
- Charnwood is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- Where is Charnwood?
- Charnwood is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2615. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- What is the average rent in Charnwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Charnwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Charnwood on this page, including Charnwood-Dunlop School, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Fraser Primary School.
- How walkable is Charnwood?
- Charnwood has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Charnwood?
- Charnwood is close to Flynn, Fraser, Dunlop, Melba, Latham.
- What is the population of Charnwood?
- The population of Charnwood is approximately 3,055 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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