Strathnairn, ACT 2615 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Strathnairn is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2615, home to 714 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 15 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,629 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,236 /week
- Median family income
- $2,727 /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
- $515 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,191
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Kingsford Smith School
- Kingsford Smith School
- Macgregor Primary
- Kingsford Smith School
- Cranleigh School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 87 parks and reserves
- 6 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, 21.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 1,051 resolvable premises in Strathnairn. 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: 55 across Strathnairn in the year to Q4 2025 (down 35% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 13 theft, 12 violent offences, 11 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Strathnairn?
Strathnairn (ACT 2615) had 714 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Strathnairn?
The median advertised rent in Strathnairn is $515/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Strathnairn?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Strathnairn covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kingsford Smith School (3.2 km), Kingsford Smith School (3.2 km), Macgregor Primary (3.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Strathnairn?
Strathnairn 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 Strathnairn?
Across the surrounding area, 55 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (13), violent (12), property damage (11). 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 Strathnairn?
In Strathnairn, 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 (21.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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