Red Hill, ACT 2603 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Red Hill is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2603, home to 3,146 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 2 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $3,938 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,469 /week
- Median family income
- $4,667 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- 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
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,500
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Canberra Grammar School
- Canberra Grammar School - Junior school campus
- Canberra Grammar School - Southside - early childhood campus
- St Bede's Primary
- Red Hill Primary
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops
- Canberra Junior Grammar School Alexander St
- Canberra Senior Grammar School Golden Gr
- Nuyts St
- Astrolabe St Red Hill PS
- Carnegie Cr After La Perouse St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 66 parks and reserves
- 4 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 21 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, 7.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 82.3% of the 1,505 resolvable premises in Red Hill. 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: 17.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 82.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 108 across Red Hill in the year to Q4 2025 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 24 theft, 21 violent offences, 19 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Red Hill?
Red Hill (ACT 2603) had 3,146 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Red Hill?
The median advertised rent in Red Hill is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Red Hill?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Red Hill covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Canberra Grammar School (0.1 km), Canberra Grammar School - Junior school campus (0.2 km), Canberra Grammar School - Southside - early childhood campus (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Red Hill?
Red Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (82.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Red Hill?
Across the surrounding area, 108 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (24), violent (21), other (19). 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 Red Hill?
In Red Hill, 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 (7.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Red Hill?
7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Red Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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