Farrer at a glance
Median house
$1,186,000
Median unit
$600,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,787
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Farrer.
The postcode for Farrer is 2607 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Farrer is $1,186,000.
Farrer (2607) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,186,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Farrer has roughly 3,787 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Farrer scores 8/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Farrer's population at 3,787, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,787
Median age
43
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,186,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $600,000, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $237,000. 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
$1,186,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $600,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$1,186,000
$600,000
3,787
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.93% (median rent $440/wk against a $1,186,000 price tag). Units yield 3.90% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), 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 20241.93%
Based on $1,186,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.90%
Based on $600,000 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.
40
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.
8
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Farrer.
Local schools for Farrer
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Farrer Primary School
Torrens Primary School
Wanniassa Hills Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Farrer.
- What is the median house price in Farrer?
- The median house price in Farrer, ACT 2607 is $1,186,000. The median unit price is $600,000.
- What is the Farrer postcode?
- Farrer is in the 2607 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Farrer?
- Farrer is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2607. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Farrer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Farrer?
- There are 20 schools serving Farrer on this page, including Farrer Primary School, Torrens Primary School, Wanniassa Hills Primary School.
- How walkable is Farrer?
- Farrer has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Farrer?
- Farrer is close to Isaacs, Mawson, Torrens, Pearce, Wanniassa.
- What is the population of Farrer?
- The population of Farrer is approximately 3,787 (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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