Hawker, ACT 2614
BelconnenAll suburbs in postcode 2614
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Median house price
$1,240,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Hawker itself.
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Hawker at a glance
- Median unit
- $387,000
- Population
- 3,008
- Median age 42
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Hawker
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Hawker, houses changed hands at $1,240,000 in 2024, above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Hawker itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $418/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $375/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Hawker
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 637 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 5 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Schools in Hawker
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 28/100
- Transit
- 100/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 76%
- Renter occupied
- 23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.75%
- On the $1,240,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.04%
- On the $387,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
161 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 637 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Hawker
- What is the median house price in Hawker?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Hawker, ACT 2614 is $1,240,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Hawker itself. The median unit price is $387,000.
- How much is my house worth in Hawker?
- A useful starting point is the Hawker median house price of $1,240,000 (units $387,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Hawker postcode?
- Hawker is in the 2614 postcode, in ACT, in the Belconnen region.
- Where is Hawker?
- Hawker is a suburb in the Belconnen area, ACT 2614.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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