Franklin at a glance
Median house
$985,000
Median unit
$498,250
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
7,484
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Franklin.
The postcode for Franklin is 2913 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Franklin is $985,000.
Franklin (2913) sits in the Gungahlin region of the ACT. The median house here is $985,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Franklin has roughly 7,484 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Franklin scores 22/100 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, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Franklin's population at 7,484, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,484
Median age
30
Family households
72%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $985,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $498,250, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $197,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$985,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $498,250.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$985,000
$498,250
7,484
Median age: 30
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.43% (median rent $460/wk against a $985,000 price tag). Units yield 4.80% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.43%
Based on $985,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.80%
Based on $498,250 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 202652%
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.
160
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.
22
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Franklin.
Local schools for Franklin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Franklin School
Harrison School
Shirley Smith High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Franklin.
- What is the median house price in Franklin?
- The median house price in Franklin, ACT 2913 is $985,000. The median unit price is $498,250.
- What is the Franklin postcode?
- Franklin is in the 2913 postcode, in ACT, in the Gungahlin region.
- Where is Franklin?
- Franklin is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2913. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Gungahlin region.
- What is the average rent in Franklin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Franklin?
- There are 20 schools serving Franklin on this page, including Franklin School, Harrison School, Mother Teresa School.
- How walkable is Franklin?
- Franklin has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Franklin?
- Franklin is close to Harrison, Gungahlin, Mitchell, Kenny, Throsby.
- What is the population of Franklin?
- The population of Franklin is approximately 7,484 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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