Wright, ACT 2611 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wright is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2611, home to 3,808 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 8 km from the Canberra CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,808
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,559 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,446 /week
- Median family income
- $3,150 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- 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
- $461 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Charles Weston School
- Duffy Primary
- Canberra Montessori School
- St Jude's Primary
- Orana Steiner School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 82 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 37 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, 15.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,064 resolvable premises in Wright. 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: 193 across Wright in the year to Q4 2025 (up 34% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85 theft, 53 other offences, 18 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wright?
Wright (ACT 2611) had 3,808 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
What is the median rent in Wright?
The median advertised rent in Wright is $461/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wright?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wright covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Charles Weston School (0.9 km), Duffy Primary (1.7 km), Canberra Montessori School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wright?
Wright 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 Wright?
Across the surrounding area, 193 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (85), other (53), property damage (18). 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 Wright?
In Wright, 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 (15.1 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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