Tharwa at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
82
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Tharwa.
The postcode for Tharwa is 2620 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Tharwa (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of the ACT.
Tharwa has roughly 82 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tharwa scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tharwa's population at 82, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (52% family, 32% lone person).
Population
82
Median age
32
Family households
52%
Lone person
32%
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)
$187/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
82
Median age: 32
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tharwa.
Local schools for Tharwa
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Charles Conder Primary School
Lanyon High School
Gordon Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Tharwa.
- What is the Tharwa postcode?
- Tharwa is in the 2620 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Tharwa?
- Tharwa is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2620. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tharwa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $187, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Tharwa?
- There are 11 schools serving Tharwa on this page, including Charles Conder Primary School, Lanyon High School, St Clare of Assisi Primary School.
- How walkable is Tharwa?
- Tharwa has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tharwa?
- Tharwa is close to Banks, Conder, Gordon, Theodore, Calwell.
- What is the population of Tharwa?
- The population of Tharwa is approximately 82 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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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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