Braddon
ACT 2612 · Unincorporated ACT
6,383 (2021) → 7,439 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Braddon is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2612, about 1km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Braddon are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 61/100, and is about 106km inland. Braddon has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2612 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (6.81%), England (3.54%), India (3.01%), New Zealand (1.43%), South Korea (1.25%)
Top languages: Mandarin (8.05%), Cantonese (1.79%), Spanish (1.49%), Korean (1.22%), Hindi (1.14%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 1128 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Merici CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1138
- Ainslie SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1130
Nearby (within 10km)
- Turner SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1141
- Campbell High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1120
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1130
- O'Connor Cooperative SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1141
- Daramalan CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1127
- Canberra Grammar School - Northside Infants CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- North Ainslie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1145
- Emmaus Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1138
- Lyneham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1132
- Black Mountain SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1030
- Lyneham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1135
- St Thomas More's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1145
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Braddon
Is Braddon safe?
Braddon has a residential safety score of 39/100, 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 8,852 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Braddon from Canberra CBD?
Braddon is about 1.2 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Braddon?
Braddon has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1134 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Braddon?
Braddon has a transport score of 61/100 and 19 bus stops.