Snowy Valleys

Wright

ACT2611

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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Day to day

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

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$1,370,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$499,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

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 2024

1.75%

Based on $1,370,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

4.80%

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 2026

67%

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.

Offence Summary

94

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

MOLONGLO94 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

32

Transit Score

30

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wright.

Local schools for Wright

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Charles Weston School

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Evelyn Scott School

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Duffy Primary School

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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.

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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