North Canberra
Watson
Watson at a glance
Median house
$1,105,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$617,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
6,727
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Watson.
Watson is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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
Sales data pending
$617,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
6,727
Median age: 34
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,727
Median age
34
Family households
66%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Watson postcode?
- Watson is in the 2602 postcode, in ACT, 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?
- Watson has approximately 6,727 residents. 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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