Garran at a glance
Median house
$1,605,000
Median unit
$780,000
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
3,706
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Garran.
The postcode for Garran is 2605 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Garran is $1,605,000.
Garran (2605) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,605,000, well above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Garran has roughly 3,706 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Garran scores 24/100 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, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Garran's population at 3,706, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,706
Median age
41
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,605,000 on a typical sale, well above the the ACT median. Units come in around $780,000, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $321,000. Prices sit well 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
$1,605,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $780,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$1,605,000
$780,000
3,706
Median age: 41
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.59% (median rent $490/wk against a $1,605,000 price tag). Units yield 3.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% 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 20241.59%
Based on $1,605,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.67%
Based on $780,000 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 202668%
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.
94
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.
24
90
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 Garran.
Local schools for Garran
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Garran Primary School
Malkara School
Hughes Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Garran.
- What is the median house price in Garran?
- The median house price in Garran, ACT 2605 is $1,605,000. The median unit price is $780,000.
- What is the Garran postcode?
- Garran is in the 2605 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Garran?
- Garran is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2605. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Garran?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Garran?
- There are 20 schools serving Garran on this page, including Garran Primary School, Sts Peter and Paul Primary School, Malkara School.
- How walkable is Garran?
- Garran has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Garran?
- Garran is close to Hughes, Red Hill, Swinger Hill, Phillip, Woden.
- What is the population of Garran?
- The population of Garran is approximately 3,706 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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