Phillip at a glance

Median house

$396,000

Median unit

$575,000

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

5,197

Median age 32

The brief

What to know about Phillip.

The postcode for Phillip is 2606 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.

The median house price in Phillip is $396,000.

Phillip (2606) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $396,000, well below the the ACT median of around $950K.

Phillip has roughly 5,197 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Phillip scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. 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, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Phillip's population at 5,197, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

5,197

Median age

32

Family households

50%

Lone person

44%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $396,000 on a typical sale, well below the the ACT median. Units come in around $575,000, roughly -45% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $79,000. Prices are well below the the ACT median, which keeps Phillip on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$396,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $575,000.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$430/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$440/wk

Owner occupied

49%

Renter occupied

49%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$396,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$575,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,197

Median age: 32

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.65% (median rent $430/wk against a $396,000 price tag). Units yield 3.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

5.65%

Based on $396,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.98%

Based on $575,000 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 2026

49%

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.

Offence Summary

607

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

CHIFLEY183 (30.1%)
Other offences159 (26.2%)
O'MALLEY131 (21.6%)
Property damage63 (10.4%)
PEARCE47 (7.7%)

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.

Walk Score

100

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 Phillip.

Local schools for Phillip

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

The Canberra College

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Mawson Primary School

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Garran Primary School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Frequently asked

About Phillip.

What is the median house price in Phillip?
The median house price in Phillip, ACT 2606 is $396,000. The median unit price is $575,000.
What is the Phillip postcode?
Phillip is in the 2606 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
Where is Phillip?
Phillip 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 Phillip?
The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $440.
What schools are in Phillip?
There are 20 schools serving Phillip on this page, including The Canberra College, Canberra Christian School, Sts Peter and Paul Primary School.
How walkable is Phillip?
Phillip has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Phillip?
Phillip is close to Swinger Hill, Phillip Dc, Woden, Chifley, O Malley.
What is the population of Phillip?
The population of Phillip is approximately 5,197 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.

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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