Woden
Russell Hill
Russell Hill at a glance
Median house
$620,000
Median unit
$446,400
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
8,255
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Russell Hill.
Russell Hill (2600) sits in the Woden region of the ACT. The median house here is $620,000, below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Russell Hill 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.
Houses change hands at $620,000 on a typical sale, below the the ACT median. Units come in around $446,400, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $124,000. Prices are below the the ACT median, which keeps Russell Hill on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$620,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $446,400.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$459/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$620,000
$446,400
8,255
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.53% (median rent $540/wk against a $620,000 price tag). Units yield 5.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.53%
Based on $620,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.35%
Based on $446,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Russell Hill'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
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Russell Hill scores 42/100 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.
Getting around
Walkability.
42
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Russell Hill.
Local schools for Russell Hill
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 Hill.
- What is the median house price in Russell Hill?
- The median house price in Russell Hill, ACT 2600 is $620,000. The median unit price is $446,400. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Russell Hill postcode?
- Russell Hill is in the 2600 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Russell Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $459.
- What schools are in Russell Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Russell Hill on this page, including Campbell Primary School, St Thomas More's Primary School, Campbell High School.
- How walkable is Russell Hill?
- Russell Hill has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Russell Hill?
- Russell Hill is close to Russell, Duntroon, Parkes, Reid, Barton.
- What is the population of Russell Hill?
- Russell Hill has approximately 8,255 residents. 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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