ACT · Unincorporated ACT Council

Phillip, ACT, 2606

Current weather

12.5°COvercast

81% humidity · 8.5 km/h wind · 13.2° / 9.9° today · 23.8 mm rain

Desirability index

72/100

#30 among Metro Canberra suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Phillip is a smaller suburban community in the Unincorporated ACT area, home to around 5,197 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 248 offences in 2025 Q2 Apr-Jun with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 47.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 6 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,197
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,075
Dwelling vacancy
9.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
277 of 2,897
Median monthly mortgage
$1,608
Employment rate
76.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
137 / 860 / 1,757

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2025 Q2 Apr-Jun)
248
Against the person
40
Against property
139
Rate per 1,000 residents
47.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 130 residents
State safety percentile
87.5th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-9.8%

Most common offence types

  • Assault - Non-Fv13
  • Other Offences69
  • Property Damage20
  • Sexual Assault8
  • Theft (Excluding Motor Vehicles)103

Data sources & freshness

  • ACT crime statistics by suburb (quarterly)ACT Policing / dataACT · Period: 2025 Q1 Jan-Mar → 2025 Q2 Apr-Jun; 2025 Q2 Apr-Jun · Updated on site · Quarterly XLSX release

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,087
  • The Canberra CollegeSecondary

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • Ext RevI TTE22-WCP3-P4-1 Woden CIT P3, Callam St Full Closure, Callam St, Woden.Callam Street (both directions): between Neptune Street and Launceston Street.Transport Canberra and authorised vehicles excepted.Matilda Street (both directions): between the Hellenic Club car park entry / exit and Callam Street.12 Dec 2025 – 03 Jul 2026
  • Ren TTE26-WCP3-P5-5 LendLease Woden CIT P4, Road Closure, Bradley St and CIT, WodenBradley Street (both directions) between the pedestrian crossing located on the southern side of the CIT Woden Building, to the Westfield Woden delivery dock area.7 am - 6 pm (daily) Monday to Sunday as required.08 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
  • RevA TTE26-WCP3-P5-1 Woden CIT P3, Callam St Verge Works, Callam St, Woden.Bowes Street (both directions): between Bradley Street and the southern side of the Grand Central Towers building.24 Apr 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
  • TTE26-WCP3-P5-1 Woden CIT P3, Callam St Verge Works, Callam St, Woden.Bradley Street (both directions): between Neptune Street and Bowes Street.18 Apr 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
  • TTE26-WCP3-P5-2 Woden CIT P3, Callam St Closure, Callam St, Woden.Callam Street (both directions): between Bradley Street and Matilda Street.11 pm - 5 am (nightly) Monday to Sunday as required.22 Apr 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
  • The Charlotte - Block 2 Section 180 PhillipCorinna Street (eastbound direction): from Little Corinna Street to Furzer Street.02 Dec 2024 – 30 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from ACT planning register (lodged 2020–2026).

118 planning-related records

2026· 8 proposals
  • June 2026

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYActive
  • May 2026

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYActive
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • March 2026

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYActive
  • February 2026

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • January 2026

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYActive
2025· 13 proposals
  • November 2025

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • October 2025

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYActive
  • August 2025

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • June 2025

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • April 2025

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • March 2025

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • January 2025

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
2024· 13 proposals
  • November 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • October 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • September 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • August 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • July 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • June 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • April 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • March 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • January 2024

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
2023· 15 proposals
  • December 2023

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • November 2023

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • September 2023

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
  • August 2023

  • SUBC
    PHILLIP · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
2022· 25 proposals

25 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 21 proposals

21 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 23 proposals

23 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • Active & completed development applicationsACT Planning · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site

Amenities

431 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Liquor Legends WodenAlcohol

    101 Hindmarsh Drive

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • TimezoneAmusement Arcade
  • ATM (2)
  • St.GeorgeATM
  • Bakery
  • ANZBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank

    Westfield Woden Shopping Centre

  • IMBBank

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Arabanoo ParkPark
  • Eddison ParkPark
  • Woden Town ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
24
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Affordable Dentures & Implantsdentist
  • CPAP Direct Sleep Apnea Specialistscounselling
  • Capital Health Centre of Traditional Chinese Medicinealternative
  • Central Denture Clinicdentist
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)Bowes Streetyes
  • Chiro Healthworksalternative
  • Colbee Court Pharmacypharmacy
  • Community Health Centre Phillipdoctor
  • Corrina Dental Groupdentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

59 state heritage places

  • Callam Offices 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housing 3 - Registered Places or Objects

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Woden Early Childhood Centrekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via ACT Bushfire Prone Area (SBMP) mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
39
Parks (OSM)
18

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
72.0/100
Cohort rank
#30 among Metro Canberra suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Woden Early Childhood Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Callam Officesheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housingheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housingheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housingheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housingheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housingheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housingheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housingheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects
  • Swinger Hill Cluster Housingheritage 3 - Registered Places or Objects

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · Updated on site

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