City at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,835
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about City.
The postcode for City is 2601 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
City (2601) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.
City has roughly 4,835 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
City 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.
The 2021 Census put City's population at 4,835, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,835
Median age
27
Family households
45%
Lone person
44%
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)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
4,835
Median age: 27
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,141
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.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in City.
Local schools for City
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ainslie School
Campbell High School
Turner School
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Frequently asked
About City.
- What is the City postcode?
- City is in the 2601 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is City?
- City 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 City?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in City?
- There are 20 schools serving City on this page, including Ainslie School, Campbell High School, Merici College.
- How walkable is City?
- City has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near City?
- City is close to Canberra, Campbell, Reid, Braddon, Acton.
- What is the population of City?
- The population of City is approximately 4,835 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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