Curtin, ACT 2605 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Curtin is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2605, home to 5,569 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 4 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,569
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,886 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,341 /week
- Median family income
- $3,673 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- 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
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Malkara School
- Hughes Primary
- Southside Primary Introductory English Centre (at Hughes Primary School)
- St's Peter & Paul
- Canberra College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 17 bus stops
- St Peter And St Pauls PS Yamba Dr
- Yamba Dr Opp St Peter And St Pauls PS
- Launceston St Opp Canberra College
- Yamba Dr Opp Justinian St
- Canberra College Launceston St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 18 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 43 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 27 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, 10.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 97.2% of the 2,406 resolvable premises in Curtin. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 97.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 138 across Curtin in the year to Q4 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 71 other offences, 20 theft, 15 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Curtin?
Curtin (ACT 2605) had 5,569 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Curtin?
The median advertised rent in Curtin is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Curtin?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Curtin covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Malkara School (0.2 km), Hughes Primary (0.4 km), Southside Primary Introductory English Centre (at Hughes Primary School) (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Curtin?
Curtin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Curtin?
Across the surrounding area, 138 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (71), theft (20), violent (15). 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 Curtin?
In Curtin, 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 (10.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Curtin?
17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Curtin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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