Oaks Estate, ACT 2620 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Oaks Estate is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2620, home to 375 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 12 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 375
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,542 /week
- Median personal income
- $946 /week
- Median family income
- $2,166 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Unincorporated ACT
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Australian Capital Territory
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,575
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Narrabundah Early Childhood School
- Narrabundah Early Childhood School
- St Benedict's Primary
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 39 bus stops
- Hazel St After River St
- Queanbeyan Station, Platform 1
- Queanbeyan Station, Coach Stop
- Queanbeyan Station, Henderson Rd
- Henderson Rd After McEwan Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 cafés
- 24 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 60 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 26 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, 5.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 269 resolvable premises in Oaks Estate. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 67 across Oaks Estate in the year to Q4 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 25 other offences, 17 violent offences, 9 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oaks Estate?
Oaks Estate (ACT 2620) had 375 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Oaks Estate?
The median advertised rent in Oaks Estate is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Oaks Estate?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Oaks Estate covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Narrabundah Early Childhood School (7.1 km), Narrabundah Early Childhood School (7.1 km), St Benedict's Primary (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Oaks Estate?
Oaks Estate is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Oaks Estate?
Across the surrounding area, 67 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (25), violent (17), property damage (9). 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 Oaks Estate?
In Oaks Estate, 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 (5.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Oaks Estate?
40 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Oaks Estate centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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