North Canberra

O’connor

ACT2602

O’connor at a glance

Walk score

4

Very car dependent

Population

34.5k

Median age 36

The brief

What to know about O’connor.

The postcode for O’connor is 2602 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.

O’connor (2602) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT.

O’connor has roughly 34,540 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

O’connor 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, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put O’connor's population at 34,540, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

34,540

Median age

36

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$436/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$371/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

34,540

Median age: 36

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

4

Transit Score

100

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in O’connor.

Local schools for O’connor

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Government School Catchment

North Ainslie Primary School

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Ainslie School

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Turner School

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Frequently asked

About O’connor.

What is the O’connor postcode?
O’connor is in the 2602 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
Where is O’connor?
O’connor is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2602. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
What is the average rent in O’connor?
The median weekly rent for houses is $436, for units it's $371.
What schools are in O’connor?
There are 20 schools serving O’connor on this page, including Merici College, North Ainslie Primary School, Emmaus Christian School.
How walkable is O’connor?
O’connor has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near O’connor?
O’connor is close to Ainslie, Dickson, Braddon, Campbell, Turner.
What is the population of O’connor?
The population of O’connor is approximately 34,540 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.

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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