South Canberra
Manuka
Manuka at a glance
Median house
$550,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$396,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.3k
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Manuka.
Manuka is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$550,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$481/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$409/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$550,000
Sales data pending
$396,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
10,306
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.55%
Based on $550,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.37%
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
10,306
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Manuka.
Local schools for Manuka
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Telopea Park School
Forrest Primary School
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Manuka.
- What is the median house price in Manuka?
- The median house price in Manuka, ACT 2603 is $550,000. The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Manuka postcode?
- Manuka is in the 2603 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Manuka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $481, for units it's $409.
- What schools are in Manuka?
- There are 20 schools serving Manuka on this page, including Telopea Park School, Forrest Primary School, St Edmund's College Canberra.
- How walkable is Manuka?
- Manuka has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Manuka?
- Manuka is close to Forrest, Griffith, Kingston, Barton, Parliament House.
- What is the population of Manuka?
- Manuka has approximately 10,306 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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