Hawker at a glance
Median house
$1,240,000
Median unit
$387,000
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
3,008
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Hawker.
The postcode for Hawker is 2614 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Hawker is $1,240,000.
Hawker (2614) sits in the Belconnen region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,240,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Hawker has roughly 3,008 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hawker scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 5 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hawker's population at 3,008, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,008
Median age
42
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,240,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $387,000, roughly 69% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $248,000. 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
$1,240,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $387,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,240,000
$387,000
3,008
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.75% (median rent $418/wk against a $1,240,000 price tag). Units yield 5.04% 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 20241.75%
Based on $1,240,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.04%
Based on $387,000 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 202676%
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.
161
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.
28
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hawker.
Local schools for Hawker
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Belconnen High School
Hawker College
Hawker Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Hawker.
- What is the median house price in Hawker?
- The median house price in Hawker, ACT 2614 is $1,240,000. The median unit price is $387,000.
- What is the Hawker postcode?
- Hawker is in the 2614 postcode, in ACT, in the Belconnen region.
- Where is Hawker?
- Hawker is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2614. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Belconnen region.
- What is the average rent in Hawker?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $418, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Hawker?
- There are 20 schools serving Hawker on this page, including Belconnen High School, St Matthew's Primary School, Hawker College.
- How walkable is Hawker?
- Hawker has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hawker?
- Hawker is close to Scullin, Page, Weetangera, Higgins, Florey.
- What is the population of Hawker?
- The population of Hawker is approximately 3,008 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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