Latham, ACT 2615

Cotter - NamadgiAll suburbs in postcode 2615

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Median house price

$792,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Latham itself.

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Latham at a glance

Median unit
$803,000
Population
3,767
Median age 38

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Latham

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Latham, houses changed hands at $792,000 in 2024, below the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Latham itself. Units come in around $803,000, roughly -1% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $158,000. Prices are below the the ACT median, which keeps Latham on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk

Rental data as of April 2026

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What to know about Latham

Latham (2615) sits in the Cotter - Namadgi region of the ACT. The median house here is $792,000, below the the ACT median of around $950K.

Latham has roughly 3,767 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.

What it’s like to live here

Latham 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.

Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 668 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.

Schools in Latham

Schools serving Latham: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Latham Primary School

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Cranleigh School

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Kingsford Smith School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
6/100
Transit
70/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Latham's population at 3,767, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.76% (median rent $420/wk against a $792,000 price tag). Units yield 2.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), 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
2.76%
On the $792,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
2.59%
On the $803,000 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

65 offences recorded in 2025

Top offence categories
TINs Other19 (29.2%)
Other offences13 (20.0%)
TINs Speeding11 (16.9%)
HAWKER9 (13.8%)
COOK5 (7.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
668 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.4°C
Coldest month, avg min
0.7°C
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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 Latham

What is the median house price in Latham?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Latham, ACT 2615 is $792,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Latham itself. The median unit price is $803,000.
How much is my house worth in Latham?
A useful starting point is the Latham median house price of $792,000 (units $803,000). 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 Latham postcode?
Latham is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
Where is Latham?
Latham is a suburb in the Cotter - Namadgi area, ACT 2615.
What is the average rent in Latham?
The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $400.
What schools are in Latham?
There are 20 schools serving Latham on this page, including Latham Primary School, Cranleigh School, St Francis Xavier College.
How walkable is Latham?
Latham has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 70, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Latham?
Latham is close to Kippax, Macgregor, Holt, Higgins, Florey.
What is the population of Latham?
The population of Latham is approximately 3,767 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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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