Weston, ACT 2611 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Weston is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2611, home to 4,000 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 31 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,000
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,361 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,242 /week
- Median family income
- $3,082 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Orana Steiner School
- Canberra Montessori School
- St Jude's Primary
- Charles Weston School
- Lyons Early Childhood School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Heysen St Opp Gruner St
- Orana Steiner School, Hickey Ct
- Canberra Montessori School Mulley St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 95 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 65 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, 37.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 78.4% of the 1,974 resolvable premises in Weston. 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: 21.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.4%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 78.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 350 across Weston in the year to Q4 2025 (up 26% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 150 other offences, 111 theft, 37 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Weston?
Weston (ACT 2611) had 4,000 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 Weston?
The median advertised rent in Weston is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Weston?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Weston covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Orana Steiner School (0.5 km), Canberra Montessori School (0.7 km), St Jude's Primary (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Weston?
Weston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (78.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Weston?
Across the surrounding area, 350 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (150), theft (111), property damage (37). 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 Weston?
In Weston, 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 (37.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Weston?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Weston centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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