Ainslie
ACT 2602 · Unincorporated ACT
5,376 (2021) → 5,498 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ainslie is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2602, about 3km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Ainslie are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 106km inland. Ainslie has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2602 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.35%), USA (1.66%), New Zealand (1.43%), China (1.13%), Vietnam (1.06%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (1.3%), Mandarin (1.28%), Italian (1.02%), Greek (0.71%), German (0.63%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1132 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- North Ainslie Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1145
Nearby (within 10km)
- Merici CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1138
- Emmaus Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1138
- Daramalan CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1127
- Ainslie SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1130
- Dickson CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1101
- Campbell High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1120
- Lyneham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1132
- Blue Gum Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1164
- Turner SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1141
- Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1121
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1130
- Brindabella Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1154
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ainslie
Is Ainslie safe?
Ainslie has a residential safety score of 59/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,051 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Ainslie from Canberra CBD?
Ainslie is about 2.6 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 20 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ainslie?
Ainslie has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1145 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ainslie?
Ainslie has a transport score of 56/100 and 34 bus stops.