Watson, ACT 2602
North CanberraAll suburbs in postcode 2602
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Median house price
$1,105,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Watson itself.
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Watson at a glance
- Median unit
- $617,500
- Population
- 6,727
- Median age 34
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Watson
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Watson, houses changed hands at $1,105,000 in 2024, above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Watson itself. 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.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $436/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $437/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Watson
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 624 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Watson
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 14/100
- Transit
- 100/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 66%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 65%
- Renter occupied
- 33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.05%
- On the $1,105,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.68%
- On the $617,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
186 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 624 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Watson
- What is the median house price in Watson?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Watson, ACT 2602 is $1,105,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Watson itself. The median unit price is $617,500.
- How much is my house worth in Watson?
- A useful starting point is the Watson median house price of $1,105,000 (units $617,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- 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 in the North Canberra area, ACT 2602.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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