Gungahlin at a glance
Median house
$996,000
Median unit
$435,000
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
8,586
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Gungahlin.
The postcode for Gungahlin is 2912 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Gungahlin is $996,000.
Gungahlin (2912) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $996,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Gungahlin has roughly 8,586 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gungahlin scores 98/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gungahlin's population at 8,586, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,586
Median age
31
Family households
68%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $996,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $435,000, roughly 56% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $199,000. 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
$996,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $435,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
$996,000
$435,000
8,586
Median age: 31
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.35% (median rent $450/wk against a $996,000 price tag). Units yield 5.38% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% 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 20242.35%
Based on $996,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.38%
Based on $435,000 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 202645%
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.
598
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.
98
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gungahlin.
Local schools for Gungahlin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gungahlin College
Franklin School
Palmerston District Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Gungahlin.
- What is the median house price in Gungahlin?
- The median house price in Gungahlin, ACT 2912 is $996,000. The median unit price is $435,000.
- What is the Gungahlin postcode?
- Gungahlin is in the 2912 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Gungahlin?
- Gungahlin is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2912. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Gungahlin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Gungahlin?
- There are 20 schools serving Gungahlin on this page, including Gungahlin College, Burgmann Anglican School, Franklin School.
- How walkable is Gungahlin?
- Gungahlin has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gungahlin?
- Gungahlin is close to Franklin, Amaroo, Harrison, Palmerston, Forde.
- What is the population of Gungahlin?
- The population of Gungahlin is approximately 8,586 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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