North Canberra
Hackett
Hackett at a glance
Median house
$1,200,000
Median unit
$845,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
3,227
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Hackett.
Hackett (2602) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,200,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Hackett has roughly 3,227 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.
Hackett scores 16/100 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, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hackett's population at 3,227, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,227
Median age
40
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,200,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $845,000, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $240,000. Prices sit 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
$1,200,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $845,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$436/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$374/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,200,000
$845,000
3,227
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.89% (median rent $436/wk against a $1,200,000 price tag). Units yield 2.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), 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 20241.89%
Based on $1,200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.30%
Based on $845,000 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 202675%
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.
45
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.
16
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hackett.
Local schools for Hackett
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dickson College
Majura Primary School
North Ainslie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Hackett.
- What is the median house price in Hackett?
- The median house price in Hackett, ACT 2602 is $1,200,000. The median unit price is $845,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Hackett postcode?
- Hackett is in the 2602 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Hackett?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $436, for units it's $374.
- What schools are in Hackett?
- There are 20 schools serving Hackett on this page, including Blue Gum Community School, Rosary Primary School, Dickson College.
- How walkable is Hackett?
- Hackett has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hackett?
- Hackett is close to Watson, Downer, Dickson, Ainslie, O Connor.
- What is the population of Hackett?
- Hackett has approximately 3,227 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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