Duntroon at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Duntroon.
The postcode for Duntroon is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Duntroon (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Duntroon has roughly 8,255 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Duntroon scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Duntroon'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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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
2
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Duntroon.
Local schools for Duntroon
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Campbell Primary School
Telopea Park School
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
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Frequently asked
About Duntroon.
- What is the Duntroon postcode?
- Duntroon is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Duntroon?
- Duntroon 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 Duntroon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
- What schools are in Duntroon?
- There are 20 schools serving Duntroon on this page, including Campbell Primary School, St Thomas More's Primary School, St Clare's College.
- How walkable is Duntroon?
- Duntroon has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Duntroon?
- Duntroon is close to Russell, Russell Hill, Causeway, Pialligo, Kingston.
- What is the population of Duntroon?
- The population of Duntroon 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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