Fadden at a glance
Median house
$1,097,500
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,006
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Fadden.
The postcode for Fadden is 2904 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Fadden is $1,097,500.
Fadden (2904) sits in the Tuggeranong region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,097,500, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Fadden has roughly 3,006 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Fadden scores 0/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fadden's population at 3,006, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,006
Median age
43
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,097,500 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 69% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $220,000. Prices sit 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
$1,097,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$462/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$620/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$1,097,500
$343,440
3,006
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.19% (median rent $462/wk against a $1,097,500 price tag). Units yield 9.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), 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 20242.19%
Based on $1,097,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20249.39%
Based on $343,440 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 202693%
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.
35
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.
0
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fadden.
Local schools for Fadden
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Fadden Primary School
Gowrie Primary School
Caroline Chisholm School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Fadden.
- What is the median house price in Fadden?
- The median house price in Fadden, ACT 2904 is $1,097,500. The median unit price is $343,440.
- What is the Fadden postcode?
- Fadden is in the 2904 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- Where is Fadden?
- Fadden is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2904. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Tuggeranong region.
- What is the average rent in Fadden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $462, for units it's $620.
- What schools are in Fadden?
- There are 20 schools serving Fadden on this page, including Fadden Primary School, Holy Family Primary School, Gowrie Primary School.
- How walkable is Fadden?
- Fadden has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fadden?
- Fadden is close to Macarthur, Gowrie, Erindale Centre, Wanniassa, Monash.
- What is the population of Fadden?
- The population of Fadden is approximately 3,006 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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