Russell at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Russell.
The postcode for Russell is 2600 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Russell (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Russell 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Russell scores 34/100 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Russell'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
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
8,255
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
44
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.
34
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Russell.
Local schools for Russell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Campbell Primary School
Campbell High School
Telopea Park School
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Frequently asked
About Russell.
- What is the Russell postcode?
- Russell is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Russell?
- Russell 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 Russell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
- What schools are in Russell?
- There are 20 schools serving Russell on this page, including Campbell Primary School, St Thomas More's Primary School, Campbell High School.
- How walkable is Russell?
- Russell has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Russell?
- Russell is close to Russell Hill, Duntroon, Parkes, Reid, Barton.
- What is the population of Russell?
- The population of Russell is approximately 8,255 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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