Fraser, ACT 2615 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Fraser is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2615, home to 2,126 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 13 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,126
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,618 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,164 /week
- Median family income
- $2,872 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fenner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Latham Primary
- Cranleigh School
- St Thomas Aquinas Primary
- Kingsford Smith School
- St Francis Xavier College
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Lhotsky St St Thomas Aquinas PS
- Kingsford Smith Dr Opp St Francis Xavier College
- St Francis Xavier College Kingsford Smith Dr
- Kingsford Smith School Hardwick Cr
- St Francis Xavier College Barnard Cct
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 26 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 34 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 19 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, 18.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 98.9% of the 822 resolvable premises in Fraser. 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: 1.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 98.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 46 across Fraser in the year to Q4 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 22 other offences, 9 theft, 6 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fraser?
Fraser (ACT 2615) had 2,126 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 Fraser?
The median advertised rent in Fraser is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Fraser?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Fraser covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Latham Primary (0.7 km), Cranleigh School (1.1 km), St Thomas Aquinas Primary (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Fraser?
Fraser is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (98.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Fraser?
Across the surrounding area, 46 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (22), theft (9), property damage (6). 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 Fraser?
In Fraser, 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 (18.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Fraser?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fraser centroid. 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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