Curtin at a glance
Median house
$1,426,000
Median unit
$387,500
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
5,569
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Curtin.
The postcode for Curtin is 2605 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Curtin is $1,426,000.
Curtin (2605) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,426,000, well above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Curtin has roughly 5,569 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Curtin scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Curtin's population at 5,569, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,569
Median age
41
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,426,000 on a typical sale, well above the the ACT median. Units come in around $387,500, roughly 73% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $285,000. Prices sit well above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,426,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $387,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$1,426,000
$387,500
5,569
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.79% (median rent $490/wk against a $1,426,000 price tag). Units yield 6.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.79%
Based on $1,426,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.04%
Based on $387,500 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 202674%
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.
152
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.
22
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Curtin.
Local schools for Curtin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Curtin Primary School
The Woden School
Alfred Deakin High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Curtin.
- What is the median house price in Curtin?
- The median house price in Curtin, ACT 2605 is $1,426,000. The median unit price is $387,500.
- What is the Curtin postcode?
- Curtin is in the 2605 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Curtin?
- Curtin is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2605. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Curtin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Curtin?
- There are 20 schools serving Curtin on this page, including Holy Trinity Primary School, Curtin Primary School, The Woden School.
- How walkable is Curtin?
- Curtin has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Curtin?
- Curtin is close to Hughes, Lyons, Deakin West, Weston, Deakin.
- What is the population of Curtin?
- The population of Curtin is approximately 5,569 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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