Snowy Valleys
Wright
Wright at a glance
Median house
$1,370,000
Median unit
$499,000
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
3,808
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Wright.
Wright (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,370,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Wright has roughly 3,808 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wright scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wright's population at 3,808, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,808
Median age
32
Family households
67%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,370,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $499,000, roughly 64% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $274,000. 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
$1,370,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $499,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$461/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$461/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$1,370,000
$499,000
3,808
Median age: 32
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.75% (median rent $461/wk against a $1,370,000 price tag). Units yield 4.80% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% 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 20241.75%
Based on $1,370,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.80%
Based on $499,000 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 202667%
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.
94
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.
32
30
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 Wright.
Local schools for Wright
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Charles Weston School
Evelyn Scott School
Duffy Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wright.
- What is the median house price in Wright?
- The median house price in Wright, ACT 2611 is $1,370,000. The median unit price is $499,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wright postcode?
- Wright is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Wright?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $461, for units it's $461.
- What schools are in Wright?
- There are 20 schools serving Wright on this page, including Charles Weston School, Evelyn Scott School, Duffy Primary School.
- How walkable is Wright?
- Wright has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wright?
- Wright is close to Coombs, Denman Prospect, Mount Stromlo, Molonglo, Duffy.
- What is the population of Wright?
- Wright has approximately 3,808 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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