Amaroo, ACT 2914 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Amaroo is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2914, home to 6,129 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 15 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,129
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,769 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,207 /week
- Median family income
- $3,089 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fenner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $460 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,158
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Good Shepherd Primary School
- Amaroo School
- Amaroo School
- Amaroo School
- Ngunnawal Primary
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Good Shepherd PS, Burdekin Av
- Amaroo School, Katherine Av
- Amaroo Primary School Bus Bay
- Ngunnawal PS Wanganeen Av
- Neville Bonner PS, Mabo Blvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 18 restaurants
- 103 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 3 supermarkets
- 32 playgrounds
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, 16.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,238 resolvable premises in Amaroo. 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 208 across Amaroo in the year to Q4 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 76 other offences, 48 theft, 25 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Amaroo?
Amaroo (ACT 2914) had 6,129 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Amaroo?
The median advertised rent in Amaroo is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Amaroo?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Amaroo covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Good Shepherd Primary School (0.4 km), Amaroo School (0.8 km), Amaroo School (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Amaroo?
Amaroo is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Amaroo?
Across the surrounding area, 208 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (76), theft (48), violent (25). 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 Amaroo?
In Amaroo, 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 (16.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Amaroo?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Amaroo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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