Deakin West at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Deakin West.
The postcode for Deakin West is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Deakin West (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Deakin West has roughly 8,255 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Deakin West scores 26/100 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Deakin West's population at 8,255, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
8,255
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$459/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,255
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
26
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Deakin West.
Local schools for Deakin West
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Government School Catchment
Alfred Deakin High School
The Woden School
Yarralumla Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Deakin West.
- What is the Deakin West postcode?
- Deakin West is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Deakin West?
- Deakin West 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 Deakin West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
- What schools are in Deakin West?
- There are 20 schools serving Deakin West on this page, including Alfred Deakin High School, The Woden School, Yarralumla Primary School.
- How walkable is Deakin West?
- Deakin West has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Deakin West?
- Deakin West is close to Deakin, Yarralumla, Canberra, Hughes, Curtin.
- What is the population of Deakin West?
- The population of Deakin West is approximately 8,255 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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