Red Hill at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,146
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Red Hill.
The postcode for Red Hill is 2603 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Red Hill (2603) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.
Red Hill has roughly 3,146 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Red Hill scores 2/100 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Red Hill's population at 3,146, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,146
Median age
42
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$481/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
3,146
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
58
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.
2
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Red Hill.
Local schools for Red Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Red Hill Primary School
Narrabundah College
Forrest Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Red Hill.
- What is the Red Hill postcode?
- Red Hill is in the 2603 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Red Hill?
- Red Hill is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2603. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Red Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $481, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Red Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Red Hill on this page, including Canberra Grammar School, St Bede's Primary School, Red Hill Primary School.
- How walkable is Red Hill?
- Red Hill has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Red Hill?
- Red Hill is close to Griffith, Garran, Forrest, Manuka, Deakin.
- What is the population of Red Hill?
- The population of Red Hill is approximately 3,146 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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