O’malley at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.1k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about O’malley.
The postcode for O’malley is 2606 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
O’malley (2606) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
O’malley has roughly 12,071 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
O’malley scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put O’malley's population at 12,071, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
12,071
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$366/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12,071
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
40
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 O’malley.
Local schools for O’malley
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Government School Catchment
Lyons Early Childhood School
The Canberra College
Arawang Primary School
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Frequently asked
About O’malley.
- What is the O’malley postcode?
- O’malley is in the 2606 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is O’malley?
- O’malley is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2606. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in O’malley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $366.
- What schools are in O’malley?
- There are 20 schools serving O’malley on this page, including Lyons Early Childhood School, Marist College Canberra, The Canberra College.
- How walkable is O’malley?
- O’malley has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near O’malley?
- O’malley is close to Chifley, Lyons, Woden, Phillip Dc, Swinger Hill.
- What is the population of O’malley?
- The population of O’malley is approximately 12,071 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
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