Woden at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.1k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Woden.
The postcode for Woden is 2606 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Woden (2606) sits in the Woden region of the ACT.
Woden has roughly 12,071 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Woden scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woden's population at 12,071, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
12,071
Median age
34
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$366/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12,071
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
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 Woden.
Local schools for Woden
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Government School Catchment
The Canberra College
Mawson Primary School
Garran Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Woden.
- What is the Woden postcode?
- Woden is in the 2606 postcode, in ACT, in the Woden region.
- Where is Woden?
- Woden is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2606. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Woden region.
- What is the average rent in Woden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $366.
- What schools are in Woden?
- There are 20 schools serving Woden on this page, including The Canberra College, Canberra Christian School, Sts Peter and Paul Primary School.
- How walkable is Woden?
- Woden has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Woden?
- Woden is close to Phillip Dc, Swinger Hill, Phillip, Chifley, O Malley.
- What is the population of Woden?
- The population of Woden is approximately 12,071 (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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