Unincorp. Other Territories
Wreck Bay
Wreck Bay at a glance
Median house
$381,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48.3k
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Wreck Bay.
Wreck Bay is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$381,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
$381,000
$274,320
48,267
Median age: 49
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.91%
Based on $381,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.80%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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
48,267
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wreck Bay.
Local schools for Wreck Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nowra Hill Public School
Havenlee School
North Nowra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Wreck Bay.
- What is the median house price in Wreck Bay?
- The median house price in Wreck Bay, ACT 2540 is $381,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wreck Bay postcode?
- Wreck Bay is in the 2540 postcode, in ACT, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Wreck Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Wreck Bay?
- There are 16 schools serving Wreck Bay on this page, including Nowra Hill Public School, Havenlee School, North Nowra Public School.
- How walkable is Wreck Bay?
- Wreck Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wreck Bay?
- Wreck Bay is close to Hmas Creswell, Jervis Bay.
- What is the population of Wreck Bay?
- Wreck Bay has approximately 48,267 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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