Ngunnawal at a glance
Median house
$811,100
Median unit
$650,000
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
11.0k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Ngunnawal.
The postcode for Ngunnawal is 2913 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Ngunnawal is $811,100.
Ngunnawal (2913) sits in the Gungahlin region of the ACT. The median house here is $811,100, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Ngunnawal has roughly 10,957 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ngunnawal scores 4/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ngunnawal's population at 10,957, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,957
Median age
34
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $811,100 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $650,000, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $162,000. 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
$811,100
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $650,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$811,100
$650,000
10,957
Median age: 34
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.95% (median rent $460/wk against a $811,100 price tag). Units yield 3.60% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), 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 20242.95%
Based on $811,100 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.60%
Based on $650,000 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 202670%
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.
156
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.
4
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ngunnawal.
Local schools for Ngunnawal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ngunnawal Primary School
Gold Creek School
Amaroo School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Ngunnawal.
- What is the median house price in Ngunnawal?
- The median house price in Ngunnawal, ACT 2913 is $811,100. The median unit price is $650,000.
- What is the Ngunnawal postcode?
- Ngunnawal is in the 2913 postcode, in ACT, in the Gungahlin region.
- Where is Ngunnawal?
- Ngunnawal is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2913. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Gungahlin region.
- What is the average rent in Ngunnawal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Ngunnawal?
- There are 20 schools serving Ngunnawal on this page, including St John Paul II College, Ngunnawal Primary School, Holy Spirit Primary School.
- How walkable is Ngunnawal?
- Ngunnawal has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ngunnawal?
- Ngunnawal is close to Ginninderra Village, Taylor, Casey, Amaroo, Nicholls.
- What is the population of Ngunnawal?
- The population of Ngunnawal is approximately 10,957 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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