Higgins at a glance
Median house
$850,000
Median unit
$625,000
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
3,321
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Higgins.
The postcode for Higgins is 2615 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Higgins is $850,000.
Higgins (2615) sits in the Cotter - Namadgi region of the ACT. The median house here is $850,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Higgins has roughly 3,321 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.
Higgins 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Higgins's population at 3,321, with a median age of 38. 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 (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,321
Median age
38
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $850,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $625,000, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $170,000. 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
$850,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $625,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$850,000
$625,000
3,321
Median age: 38
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.57% (median rent $420/wk against a $850,000 price tag). Units yield 3.33% 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 20242.57%
Based on $850,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.33%
Based on $625,000 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.
92
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 Higgins.
Local schools for Higgins
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cranleigh School
Kingsford Smith School
Southern Cross Early Childhood School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Higgins.
- What is the median house price in Higgins?
- The median house price in Higgins, ACT 2615 is $850,000. The median unit price is $625,000.
- What is the Higgins postcode?
- Higgins is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- Where is Higgins?
- Higgins is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2615. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- What is the average rent in Higgins?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Higgins?
- There are 20 schools serving Higgins on this page, including Cranleigh School, Kingsford Smith School, Southern Cross Early Childhood School.
- How walkable is Higgins?
- Higgins has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Higgins?
- Higgins is close to Scullin, Kippax, Kippax Centre, Holt, Hawker.
- What is the population of Higgins?
- The population of Higgins is approximately 3,321 (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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