Symonston at a glance
Walk score
70
Very walkable
Population
655
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Symonston.
The postcode for Symonston is 2609 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Symonston (2609) sits in the South Canberra region of the ACT.
Symonston has roughly 655 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Symonston scores 70/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. 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, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Symonston's population at 655, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (60%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
655
Median age
55
Family households
32%
Lone person
60%
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)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
655
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
110
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.
70
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Symonston.
Local schools for Symonston
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Government School Catchment
Narrabundah College
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
Queanbeyan West Public School
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Frequently asked
About Symonston.
- What is the Symonston postcode?
- Symonston is in the 2609 postcode, in ACT, in the South Canberra region.
- Where is Symonston?
- Symonston is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2609. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the South Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Symonston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Symonston?
- There are 20 schools serving Symonston on this page, including St Benedict's Primary School, Narrabundah College, Narrabundah Early Childhood School.
- How walkable is Symonston?
- Symonston has a Walk Score of 70 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Symonston?
- Symonston is close to Hmas Harman, Fyshwick, Harman, Narrabundah, Booth.
- What is the population of Symonston?
- The population of Symonston is approximately 655 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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