Narrabundah, ACT 2604
South CanberraAll suburbs in postcode 2604
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Median house price
$1,387,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Narrabundah itself.
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Narrabundah at a glance
- Median unit
- $655,000
- Population
- 6,455
- Median age 40
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Narrabundah
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Narrabundah, houses changed hands at $1,387,500 in 2024, above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Narrabundah itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $500/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $440/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Narrabundah
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 611 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Narrabundah
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 54/100
- Transit
- 100/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 65%
- Lone person
- 30%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.87%
- On the $1,387,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.49%
- On the $655,000 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
208 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 611 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.2°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 Narrabundah
- What is the median house price in Narrabundah?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Narrabundah, ACT 2604 is $1,387,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Narrabundah itself. The median unit price is $655,000.
- How much is my house worth in Narrabundah?
- A useful starting point is the Narrabundah median house price of $1,387,500 (units $655,000). 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 Narrabundah postcode?
- Narrabundah is in the 2604 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Narrabundah?
- Narrabundah is a suburb in the South Canberra area, ACT 2604.
- 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. 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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