Florey
ACT 2615 · Unincorporated ACT
4,781 (2021) → 4,783 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Florey is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2615, about 10km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Florey are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 56/100, and is about 115km inland. Florey has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (3.26%), Vietnam (3.26%), England (2.55%), China (2.53%), Philippines (1.74%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (4.64%), Mandarin (2.59%), Cantonese (1.42%), Nepali (1.4%), Spanish (1.38%)
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
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 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis Xavier CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1076
- St John the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1062
- Florey Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1039
Nearby (within 10km)
- Southern Cross Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1102
- Melba Copland Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3km
- Latham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1033
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1077
- Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 11 - 12Secondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1032
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1088
- Cranleigh SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1041
- Mount Rogers Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1054
- Miles Franklin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1087
- Belconnen High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1074
- University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1064
- Hawker CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1075
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Florey
Is Florey safe?
Florey has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 1,883 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Florey from Canberra CBD?
Florey is about 9.5 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Florey?
Florey has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Florey?
Florey has a transport score of 56/100 and 35 bus stops.