Flynn at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,671
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Flynn.
The postcode for Flynn is 2615 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Flynn (2615) sits in the Cotter - Namadgi region of the ACT.
Flynn has roughly 3,671 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Flynn 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Flynn's population at 3,671, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,671
Median age
37
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$481/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
3,671
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Flynn.
Local schools for Flynn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Rogers Primary School
Melba Copland Secondary School
Fraser Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Flynn.
- What is the Flynn postcode?
- Flynn is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- Where is Flynn?
- Flynn is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2615. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- What is the average rent in Flynn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $481.
- What schools are in Flynn?
- There are 20 schools serving Flynn on this page, including Mount Rogers Primary School, Melba Copland Secondary School, Fraser Primary School.
- How walkable is Flynn?
- Flynn has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Flynn?
- Flynn is close to Melba, Fraser, Charnwood, Spence, Evatt.
- What is the population of Flynn?
- The population of Flynn is approximately 3,671 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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