Wanniassa, ACT 2903 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wanniassa is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2903, home to 7,885 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 11 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,885
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,295 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,127 /week
- Median family income
- $2,700 /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
- Bean
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- St Mary MacKillop College - Isabella Plains Campus
- St Mary MacKillop College - Wanniassa Campus
- Trinity Christian School
- Wanniassa School
- Wanniassa School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Forlonge St Before Gair Pl
- Fincham Cr After 1st DeGraves Cr
- Sternberg Cr Wanniassa Primary School
- McBryde Cr Opp Trinity Christian School
- MacKillop College MacKinnon St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 25 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 33 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, 14.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 98.9% of the 3,382 resolvable premises in Wanniassa. 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: 594 across Wanniassa in the year to Q4 2025 (up 32% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 180 theft, 169 other offences, 155 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wanniassa?
Wanniassa (ACT 2903) had 7,885 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Wanniassa?
The median advertised rent in Wanniassa is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wanniassa?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wanniassa covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Mary MacKillop College - Isabella Plains Campus (0.7 km), St Mary MacKillop College - Wanniassa Campus (0.7 km), Trinity Christian School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wanniassa?
Wanniassa 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 Wanniassa?
Across the surrounding area, 594 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (180), other (169), property damage (155). 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 Wanniassa?
In Wanniassa, 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 (14.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wanniassa?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wanniassa 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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