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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Campbell Primary
- St Thomas More's Primary
- St Clare's College
- Canberra Grammar School - Northside - early childhood campus
- Narrabundah Early Childhood School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Canberra Airport, Terminal Av
- Dakota Dr Before Beaufighter St
- Catalina Dr Before Lancaster Pl
- 8 Brindabella Cct
- IKEA Majura Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 15 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 6 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 6 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, 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%
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.
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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