City, ACT 2601 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

City is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2601, home to 4,835 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$550 /wk
Population4,835
Median age27
Area1.4 km²
To CBD4 km
LGAUnincorporated ACT

Demographics

Population
4,835
Median age
27 years
Median household income
$2,232 /week
Median personal income
$1,076 /week
Median family income
$2,895 /week
Average household size
1.7
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
$550 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
25%

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 Building serves 51.2% of the 3,229 resolvable premises in City. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 42.8%
  • Fibre to the Building: 51.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 6.0%

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: 2,237 across City in the year to Q4 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 805 other offences, 675 theft, 444 violent offences.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of City?

City (ACT 2601) had 4,835 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 27. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.

What is the median rent in City?

The median advertised rent in City is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in City?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near City 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 City?

City is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (51.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is City?

Across the surrounding area, 2,237 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (805), theft (675), violent (444). 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 City?

In City, 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 City?

17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the City centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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