Fyshwick at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
52
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Fyshwick.
The postcode for Fyshwick is 2609 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Fyshwick (2609) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.
Fyshwick has roughly 52 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Fyshwick scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 5 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fyshwick's population at 52, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
37
Family households
64%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$323/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
383
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.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Fyshwick.
Local schools for Fyshwick
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Government School Catchment
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
Narrabundah College
Red Hill Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Fyshwick.
- What is the Fyshwick postcode?
- Fyshwick is in the 2609 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Fyshwick?
- Fyshwick is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2609. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Fyshwick?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $323.
- What schools are in Fyshwick?
- There are 20 schools serving Fyshwick on this page, including Narrabundah Early Childhood School, St Benedict's Primary School, St Clare's College.
- How walkable is Fyshwick?
- Fyshwick has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fyshwick?
- Fyshwick is close to Narrabundah, Symonston, Pialligo, Causeway, Harman.
- What is the population of Fyshwick?
- The population of Fyshwick is approximately 52 (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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