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ACT · Unincorporated ACT Council
Red Hill, 2603
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,520
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+13.2%
Median age
42
Median income
$3,938/wk
Employment rate
63.7%
Languages at home
24%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Unincorporated ACT, Red Hill is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
Desirability lands around average here: softer schools and education weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better.
At a glance
Red Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
3,520
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#8
among Metro Canberra · Emerging
Safety
27th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
65th
percentile in ACT
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
95th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 54.8/100 — Average
- National rank
- 1584th in Australia
- State rank
- 77th in ACT
- Peer rank
- #8 among Metro Canberra · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #77 among Metro Canberra suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
3,520(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +13.2% over 5 years · 65th percentile in ACT
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +13.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +36
- Change in 5 years
- +410
- Growth rank in ACT
- 65th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,600), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $3,938
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 116 of 1,123
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,500
- Employment rate
- 63.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 800 / 74 / 135
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 43
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 12.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 449 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -53.6%
Most common offence types
- Assault - Non-Fv3
- Burglary Dwellings14
- Motor Vehicle Theft7
- Other Offences6
- Theft (Excluding Motor Vehicles)7
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- ACT crime statistics by suburb (quarterly) — ACT Policing / dataACT · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Quarterly XLSX release
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,155
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 95th
School list
- Canberra Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1187 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 2,116 students · Top SEA quarter 77% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Bede's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 261 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Red Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 720 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1177 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 1,203 students · Top SEA quarter 72% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Possum Magic Day Care CentreAstrolabe Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Amenities
121 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 2 libraries · 1 places of worship · 6 playgrounds · 36 swimming pools · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 6 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 19 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 44 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 56/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.32
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.59
Food & drink(1)
- Bravo PizzaFast food
Unit 4 4 Duyfken Place
Shopping(2)
- Red Hill Butcher ShopButcher
Duyfken Place
- Supa ExpressSupermarket
Duyfken Place
Community(5)
- Possum Magic Day Care CentreChildcare
27 Astrolabe Street
- Old Senior School LibraryLibrary
- Senior LibraryLibrary
- Canberra Grammar SchoolSchool
- St Bede's Primary SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(49)
- Park (5)
- Astrolabe Street Neighbourhood PlaygroundPlayground
- Golden Grove Central Community PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (4)
- Main ovalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (36)
Entertainment(5)
- Calthorpes HouseMuseum
- Tim Murray TheatreTheatre
- Red Hill LookoutViewpoint
- Viewpoint (2)
Transport(19)
19 bus stops
Other(15)
- Fenner HouseAttraction
8 Monaro Crescent
- Taglietti House 02 Gibson HouseAttraction
12 Scarborough Street
- The TARDISAttraction
- Bench (4)
- Drinking water
- The Parks Red HillEstate Agent
- Parking (21)
- Picnic Table
- Place of worship
- Red Hill Post OfficePost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Baptist Care Carey GardensSocial Facility
111 Carnegie Crescent
- PDHPE CentreSports Hall
- Swimming PoolSports Hall
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- National Capital Private Hospital (2.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 71
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 171 mm · ~21 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 169 mm · ~21 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 1°
- Rainfall
- 183 mm · ~23 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from ACT planning register.
2026· 6 proposals
April 2026
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALActive
March 2026
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
February 2026
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
January 2026
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
2025· 15 proposals
October 2025
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALActive
September 2025
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
July 2025
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
June 2025
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
May 2025
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
April 2025
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
March 2025
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
February 2025
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
2024· 15 proposals
November 2024
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
August 2024
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
July 2024
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
May 2024
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
April 2024
- SUBCRED HILL · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
February 2024
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · WODEN VALLEYCompleted
January 2024
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
August 2023
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
July 2023
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
June 2023
- SUBCRED HILL · CANBERRA CENTRALCompleted
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Active & completed development applications — ACT Planning · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
84 heritage places
- 145 Mugga WayCater House3 - Registered Places or Objects
- Calthorpes' House 3 - Registered Places or Objects
- Canberra Grammar School Complex 3 - Registered Places or Objects
- Fenner House 1 - Nomination to the Heritage Register
- RAIA HeadquartersRoyal Aust Institute of Architects Headquarters3 - Registered Places or Objects
- Red Hill Historic Plantings 3 - Registered Places or Objects
- Red Hill Historic Plantings 3 - Registered Places or Objects
- Red Hill Historic Plantings 3 - Registered Places or Objects
- Red Hill Historic Plantings 3 - Registered Places or Objects
- Red Hill PrecinctRed Hill Housing Precinct3 - Registered Places or Objects
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via ACT Bushfire Prone Area (SBMP) mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Canberra
- Member of Parliament
- Alicia PAYNE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 102,942
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 23.6%Labor 76.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.8 km away).
Coalition 28.7%Labor 71.3%
5.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Red HillLabor 70.6% · Coalition 29.4% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Narrabundah SouthLabor 73.5% · Coalition 26.5% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- BartonLabor 77.3% · Coalition 22.7% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- GriffithLabor 72.3% · Coalition 27.7% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- NarrabundahLabor 72.7% · Coalition 27.3% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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Comparable suburbs
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