Parliament House at a glance

Walk score

32

Car dependent

Population

8,255

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Parliament House.

The postcode for Parliament House is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.

Parliament House (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.

Parliament House has roughly 8,255 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Parliament House scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Parliament House's population at 8,255, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

8,255

Median age

45

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$540/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$459/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

8,255

Median age: 45

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

32

Transit Score

50

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 Parliament House.

Local schools for Parliament House

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Government School Catchment

Forrest Primary School

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Telopea Park School

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Yarralumla Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Parliament House.

What is the Parliament House postcode?
Parliament House is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
Where is Parliament House?
Parliament House is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2600. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
What is the average rent in Parliament House?
The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
What schools are in Parliament House?
There are 20 schools serving Parliament House on this page, including Forrest Primary School, Telopea Park School, Canberra Girls Grammar School.
How walkable is Parliament House?
Parliament House has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 50, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Parliament House?
Parliament House is close to Capital Hill, Barton, Forrest, Parkes, Canberra.
What is the population of Parliament House?
The population of Parliament House is approximately 8,255 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.

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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