Canberra Airport, ACT 2609 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Canberra Airport is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2609, home to 125 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 6 km from the Canberra CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$420 /wk
Population125
Median age39
Area4.5 km²
To CBD6 km
LGAUnincorporated ACT

Demographics

Population
125
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$2,218 /week
Median personal income
$1,215 /week
Median family income
$2,625 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
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
$420 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Campbell Primary Primary · Government
  • St Thomas More's Primary Primary · Independent
  • St Clare's College Combined · Independent
  • Canberra Grammar School - Northside - early childhood campus Combined · Independent
  • Narrabundah Early Childhood School Other · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Canberra Airport, Terminal Av bus · 537 m
  • Dakota Dr Before Beaufighter St bus · 664 m
  • Catalina Dr Before Lancaster Pl bus · 811 m
  • 8 Brindabella Cct bus · 1026 m
  • IKEA Majura Rd bus · 1095 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 15 cafés
  • 10 restaurants
  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 3 supermarkets
  • 6 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, 0.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Curb serves 69.5% of the 266 resolvable premises in Canberra Airport. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 10.9%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 69.5%
  • Fibre to the Building: 16.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 2.6%

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.

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Safety

This precinct is non-residential (military, airport, university, or government complex). ACT Policing publishes offence figures by suburb, but does not break out figures for these precincts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Canberra Airport?

Canberra Airport (ACT 2609) had 125 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.

What is the median rent in Canberra Airport?

The median advertised rent in Canberra Airport is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Canberra Airport?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Canberra Airport covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Campbell Primary (3.8 km), St Thomas More's Primary (3.9 km), St Clare's College (4.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Canberra Airport?

Canberra Airport is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (69.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

What is the climate like in Canberra Airport?

In Canberra Airport, 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 (0.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Canberra Airport?

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

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