Fairbairn Raaf at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Fairbairn Raaf.
The postcode for Fairbairn Raaf is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Fairbairn Raaf (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Fairbairn Raaf 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Fairbairn Raaf 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, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fairbairn Raaf'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
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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.
2
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairbairn Raaf.
Local schools for Fairbairn Raaf
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Government School Catchment
Campbell Primary School
Queanbeyan West Public School
Campbell High School
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Frequently asked
About Fairbairn Raaf.
- What is the Fairbairn Raaf postcode?
- Fairbairn Raaf is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Fairbairn Raaf?
- Fairbairn Raaf 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 Fairbairn Raaf?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
- What schools are in Fairbairn Raaf?
- There are 20 schools serving Fairbairn Raaf on this page, including Campbell Primary School, St Thomas More's Primary School, Queanbeyan West Public School.
- How walkable is Fairbairn Raaf?
- Fairbairn Raaf has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fairbairn Raaf?
- Fairbairn Raaf is close to Canberra International Airport, Canberra Airport, Pialligo, Majura, Duntroon.
- What is the population of Fairbairn Raaf?
- The population of Fairbairn Raaf 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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