ACT Remainder - Canberra Central vs Acton
The verdict
ACT Remainder - Canberra Central rates higher for education (81 vs 76). Acton rates higher for liveability (76 vs 51). Acton is closer to the coast (107.2 km vs 109.2 km).
Scores
ACT Remainder - Canberra CentralActon
| ACT Remainder - Canberra Central | Acton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 65 |
| Transport | 42 | 45 |
| Education | 81 | 76 |
| Liveability | 51 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| ACT Remainder - Canberra Central | Acton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 2,848 |
| Median age | Data not available | 19 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | Data not available | 43.4% |
| Born in Australia | Data not available | 56.6% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 1 |
Growth: ACT Remainder - Canberra Central — · Acton High Growth
Property
| ACT Remainder - Canberra Central | Acton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| ACT Remainder - Canberra Central | Acton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 456 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 70 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 10,253 |
Acton is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| ACT Remainder - Canberra Central | Acton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: ACT Remainder - Canberra Central · Acton
Transport
| ACT Remainder - Canberra Central | Acton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| ACT Remainder - Canberra Central | Acton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 23 |
| Parks | 1 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 109.2 km | 107.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.1 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| ACT Remainder - Canberra Central | Acton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 0 | 2,848 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 3,600 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 3,747 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | 6.03% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, ACT Remainder - Canberra Central or Acton?
Acton has the higher transport score (ACT Remainder - Canberra Central 42/100 vs Acton 45/100).
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