Yarralumla, ACT 2600 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Yarralumla is a suburb of Australian Capital Territory, postcode 2600, home to 3,120 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorporated ACT local government area and roughly 7 km from the Canberra CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$547 /wk
Population3,120
Median age50
Area8.3 km²
To CBD7 km
LGAUnincorporated ACT

Demographics

Population
3,120
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$3,327 /week
Median personal income
$1,591 /week
Median family income
$4,506 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Unincorporated ACT
Statistical region (SA4)
Australian Capital Territory
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Canberra
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$547 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$3,425
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Campbell Primary Primary · Government
  • St Thomas More's Primary Primary · Independent
  • Canberra Grammar School - Northside - early childhood campus Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Dakota Dr Before Beaufighter St bus · 1137 m
  • Canberra Airport, Terminal Av bus · 1170 m
  • Catalina Dr Before Lancaster Pl bus · 1255 m
  • IKEA Majura Rd bus · 1431 m
  • 8 Brindabella Cct bus · 1503 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 10 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 3 supermarkets

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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, 0.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 68.7% of the 1,693 resolvable premises in Yarralumla. 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: 27.6%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 3.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 68.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 106 across Yarralumla in the year to Q4 2025 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 42 other offences, 25 property damage, 11 violent offences.

Figures cover Yarralumla alone, within the ACT Policing Inner South patrol region.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Yarralumla?

Yarralumla (ACT 2600) had 3,120 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Unincorporated ACT local government area.

What is the median rent in Yarralumla?

The median advertised rent in Yarralumla is $547/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Yarralumla?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yarralumla covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Campbell Primary (4.3 km), St Thomas More's Primary (4.4 km), Canberra Grammar School - Northside - early childhood campus (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Yarralumla?

Yarralumla is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (68.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Yarralumla?

Across the surrounding area, 106 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Q4 2025. The most common offence categories were other (42), property damage (25), violent (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 Yarralumla?

In Yarralumla, 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 (0.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Yarralumla?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yarralumla centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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