Giralang at a glance
Median house
$911,000
Median unit
$736,750
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
3,372
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Giralang.
The postcode for Giralang is 2617 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Giralang is $911,000.
Giralang (2617) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $911,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Giralang has roughly 3,372 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.
Giralang scores 6/100 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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Giralang's population at 3,372, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,372
Median age
38
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $911,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $736,750, roughly 19% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $182,000. 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
$911,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $736,750.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$911,000
$736,750
3,372
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.51% (median rent $440/wk against a $911,000 price tag). Units yield 3.25% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), 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 20242.51%
Based on $911,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.25%
Based on $736,750 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 202678%
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.
98
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.
6
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Giralang.
Local schools for Giralang
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Giralang Primary School
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
Evatt Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Giralang.
- What is the median house price in Giralang?
- The median house price in Giralang, ACT 2617 is $911,000. The median unit price is $736,750.
- What is the Giralang postcode?
- Giralang is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Giralang?
- Giralang is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2617. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Giralang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Giralang?
- There are 20 schools serving Giralang on this page, including Giralang Primary School, University of Canberra High School Kaleen, St Michael's Primary School.
- How walkable is Giralang?
- Giralang has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Giralang?
- Giralang is close to Crace, Kaleen, Lawson, Belconnen, Mckellar.
- What is the population of Giralang?
- The population of Giralang is approximately 3,372 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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