Narrabundah at a glance
Median house
$1,387,500
Median unit
$655,000
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
6,455
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Narrabundah.
The postcode for Narrabundah is 2604 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Narrabundah is $1,387,500.
Narrabundah (2604) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,387,500, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Narrabundah has roughly 6,455 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Narrabundah scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Narrabundah's population at 6,455, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,455
Median age
40
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,387,500 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $655,000, roughly 53% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $278,000. 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
$1,387,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $655,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
$1,387,500
$655,000
6,455
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.87% (median rent $500/wk against a $1,387,500 price tag). Units yield 3.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 36% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.87%
Based on $1,387,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.49%
Based on $655,000 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 202659%
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.
208
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.
54
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Narrabundah.
Local schools for Narrabundah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
Narrabundah College
Red Hill Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Narrabundah.
- What is the median house price in Narrabundah?
- The median house price in Narrabundah, ACT 2604 is $1,387,500. The median unit price is $655,000.
- What is the Narrabundah postcode?
- Narrabundah is in the 2604 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Narrabundah?
- Narrabundah is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2604. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Narrabundah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Narrabundah?
- There are 20 schools serving Narrabundah on this page, including Narrabundah Early Childhood School, St Benedict's Primary School, Narrabundah College.
- How walkable is Narrabundah?
- Narrabundah has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Narrabundah?
- Narrabundah is close to Griffith, Fyshwick, Causeway, Kingston, Manuka.
- What is the population of Narrabundah?
- The population of Narrabundah is approximately 6,455 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
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