Watson at a glance
Median house
$1,105,000
Median unit
$617,500
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
6,727
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Watson.
The postcode for Watson is 2602 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Watson is $1,105,000.
Watson (2602) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,105,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Watson has roughly 6,727 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Watson 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watson's population at 6,727, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,727
Median age
34
Family households
66%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,105,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $617,500, roughly 44% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $221,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,105,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $617,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$436/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$437/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$1,105,000
$617,500
6,727
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.05% (median rent $436/wk against a $1,105,000 price tag). Units yield 3.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.05%
Based on $1,105,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.68%
Based on $617,500 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 202665%
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.
186
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
Education
Schools in Watson.
Local schools for Watson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Majura Primary School
Dickson College
North Ainslie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Watson.
- What is the median house price in Watson?
- The median house price in Watson, ACT 2602 is $1,105,000. The median unit price is $617,500.
- What is the Watson postcode?
- Watson is in the 2602 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Watson?
- Watson is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2602. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Watson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $436, for units it's $437.
- What schools are in Watson?
- There are 20 schools serving Watson on this page, including Majura Primary School, Rosary Primary School, Dickson College.
- How walkable is Watson?
- Watson has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Watson?
- Watson is close to Downer, Hackett, Dickson, Lyneham, Mitchell.
- What is the population of Watson?
- The population of Watson is approximately 6,727 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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