Aranda
ACT 2614 · Unincorporated ACT
2,605 (2021) → 2,666 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Aranda is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2614, about 5km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Aranda are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 50/100, and is about 111km inland. Aranda has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.45%), China (3.11%), USA (1.61%), India (1.46%), New Zealand (1.42%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.84%), German (0.77%), Cantonese (0.65%), Nepali (0.65%), Hindi (0.61%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1116 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Aranda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1152
- St Vincent's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1108
Nearby (within 10km)
- Canberra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1104
- Radford CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1193
- Macquarie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1078
- University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1064
- Black Mountain SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1020
- Weetangera Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1116
- Maribyrnong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1104
- O'Connor Cooperative SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1149
- Belconnen High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1074
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1088
- University of Canberra High School KaleenSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1060
- Lyneham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1134
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Aranda
Is Aranda safe?
Aranda has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,612 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Aranda from Canberra CBD?
Aranda is about 5.2 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Aranda?
Aranda has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1130 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Aranda?
Aranda has a transport score of 50/100 and 10 bus stops.