Nicholls at a glance
Median house
$1,250,000
Median unit
$777,500
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
6,680
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Nicholls.
The postcode for Nicholls is 2913 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Nicholls is $1,250,000.
Nicholls (2913) sits in the Gungahlin region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,250,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Nicholls has roughly 6,680 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Nicholls scores 18/100 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, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nicholls's population at 6,680, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,680
Median age
44
Family households
84%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,250,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $777,500, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $250,000. 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
$1,250,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $777,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$502/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$1,250,000
$777,500
6,680
Median age: 44
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.91% (median rent $460/wk against a $1,250,000 price tag). Units yield 3.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), 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 20241.91%
Based on $1,250,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.36%
Based on $777,500 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 202684%
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.
109
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.
18
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Nicholls.
Local schools for Nicholls
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gold Creek School
Ngunnawal Primary School
Evatt Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Nicholls.
- What is the median house price in Nicholls?
- The median house price in Nicholls, ACT 2913 is $1,250,000. The median unit price is $777,500.
- What is the Nicholls postcode?
- Nicholls is in the 2913 postcode, in ACT, in the Gungahlin region.
- Where is Nicholls?
- Nicholls 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 Nicholls?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $502.
- What schools are in Nicholls?
- There are 20 schools serving Nicholls on this page, including Gold Creek School, Holy Spirit Primary School, St John Paul II College.
- How walkable is Nicholls?
- Nicholls has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Nicholls?
- Nicholls is close to Casey, Ginninderra Village, Taylor, Ngunnawal, Palmerston.
- What is the population of Nicholls?
- The population of Nicholls is approximately 6,680 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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