Wanniassa at a glance
Median house
$880,000
Median unit
$507,500
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
7,885
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Wanniassa.
The postcode for Wanniassa is 2903 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Wanniassa is $880,000.
Wanniassa (2903) sits in the Tuggeranong region of the ACT. The median house here is $880,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Wanniassa has roughly 7,885 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wanniassa scores 14/100 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wanniassa's population at 7,885, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,885
Median age
39
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $880,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $507,500, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $176,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$880,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $507,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$880,000
$507,500
7,885
Median age: 39
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.36% (median rent $400/wk against a $880,000 price tag). Units yield 4.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.36%
Based on $880,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.10%
Based on $507,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
382
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.
14
100
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 Wanniassa.
Local schools for Wanniassa
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Erindale College
Wanniassa Hills Primary School
Wanniassa School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wanniassa.
- What is the median house price in Wanniassa?
- The median house price in Wanniassa, ACT 2903 is $880,000. The median unit price is $507,500.
- What is the Wanniassa postcode?
- Wanniassa is in the 2903 postcode, in ACT, in the Tuggeranong region.
- Where is Wanniassa?
- Wanniassa is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2903. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Tuggeranong region.
- What is the average rent in Wanniassa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Wanniassa?
- There are 20 schools serving Wanniassa on this page, including Erindale College, Wanniassa Hills Primary School, Trinity Christian School.
- How walkable is Wanniassa?
- Wanniassa has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wanniassa?
- Wanniassa is close to Erindale Centre, Gowrie, Monash, Oxley, Fadden.
- What is the population of Wanniassa?
- The population of Wanniassa is approximately 7,885 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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