Braddon, ACT 2612 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Braddon is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2612, home to 6,383 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 4 km from the Canberra CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$495 /wk
Population6,383
Median age30
Area1.4 km²
To CBD4 km
LGAUnincorporated ACT

Demographics

Population
6,383
Median age
30 years
Median household income
$2,259 /week
Median personal income
$1,512 /week
Median family income
$3,029 /week
Average household size
1.8
Persons per bedroom
1.1
Local government area
Unincorporated ACT
Statistical region (SA4)
Australian Capital Territory
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Canberra
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$495 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,803
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Merici College Combined · Independent
  • Ainslie School Primary · Government
  • Turner School Primary · Government
  • Turner Early Childhood Centre Special · Government
  • St Joseph's Primary Primary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 36 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Northbourne Av The Marque Hotel bus · 235 m
  • Northbourne Av ACIL House bus · 278 m
  • Northbourne Av Northbourne Flats bus · 340 m
  • Merici College, Wise St bus · 372 m
  • Northbourne Av After Greenway St bus · 403 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 64 cafés
  • 140 restaurants
  • 33 pubs and bars
  • 70 parks and reserves
  • 14 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 8 supermarkets
  • 37 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, 7.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 54.0% of the 5,538 resolvable premises in Braddon. 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: 54.0%
  • Fibre to the Building: 9.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 37.0%

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.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 860 across Braddon in the year to Q4 2025 (up 10% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 256 theft, 240 other offences, 123 property damage.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Braddon?

Braddon (ACT 2612) had 6,383 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.

What is the median rent in Braddon?

The median advertised rent in Braddon is $495/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Braddon?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Braddon covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Merici College (0.6 km), Ainslie School (0.7 km), Turner School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Braddon?

Braddon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Braddon?

Across the surrounding area, 860 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (256), other (240), property damage (123). 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 Braddon?

In Braddon, 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 (7.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Braddon?

36 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Braddon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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