Cotter - Namadgi
Charnwood
Charnwood at a glance
Median house
$715,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
3,055
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Charnwood.
Charnwood is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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
Sales data pending
$316,800
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,055
Median age: 35
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,055
Median age
35
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Charnwood postcode?
- Charnwood is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, 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?
- Charnwood has approximately 3,055 residents. The median age is 35.
Charnwood
Guides
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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