Acton, ACT 2601 — Suburb Profile

In short

Acton is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2601, home to 2,848 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 4 km from the Canberra CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$9 /wk

Population2,848

Median age19

Area6 km²

To CBD4 km

LGAUnincorporated ACT

Demographics

Population: 2,848
Median age: 19 years
Median personal income: $257 /week
Average household size: 1.0
Persons per bedroom: 1.0
Local government area: Unincorporated ACT
Statistical region (SA4): Australian Capital Territory
Remoteness classification: Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate: Canberra

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $9 /week

Schools

Black Mountain School Special · Government
Turner School Primary · Government
Turner Early Childhood Centre Special · Government
O'Connor Cooperative School Other · Government
O'Connor Cooperative School Primary · Government

Transport

Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
Within 1.6 km: 17 bus stops

Closest stops:

Barry Dr Opp ANU bus · 547 m
ANU Barry Dr bus · 573 m
ANU Rimmer St bus · 1090 m
Marcus Clarke St Before Rimmer St bus · 1153 m
Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St bus · 1225 m

Lifestyle & amenities

38 cafés
64 restaurants
14 pubs and bars
37 parks and reserves
13 gyms and fitness centres
14 libraries
2 supermarkets
11 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
Annual rainfall: 636 mm
Reference station: Canberra Airport, 8.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 73.4% of the 79 resolvable premises in Acton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

Fibre to the Premises: 73.4%
Fibre to the Building: 19.0%
Fibre to the Node: 7.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 354 across Acton in the year to Q4 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 158 theft, 130 other offences, 34 property damage.

Figures cover Acton alone, within the ACT Policing Inner North patrol region.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Acton?

Acton (ACT 2601) had 2,848 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 19. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.

What is the median rent in Acton?

The median advertised rent in Acton is $9/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Acton?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Acton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Black Mountain School (1.2 km), Turner School (1.6 km), Turner Early Childhood Centre (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Acton?

Acton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (73.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Acton?

Across the surrounding area, 354 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (158), other (130), property damage (34). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Acton?

In Acton, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (8.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Acton?

17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Acton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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