Franklin
ACT 2913 · Unincorporated ACT
7,484 (2021) → 7,491 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Franklin is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2913, about 9km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Franklin are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 109km inland. Franklin has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (9.17%), India (8.63%), Nepal (5.13%), Vietnam (2.42%), South Korea (2.2%)
Top languages: Mandarin (10.8%), Nepali (5.3%), Vietnamese (2.86%), Punjabi (2.79%), Korean (2.39%)
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 1094 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Franklin SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1097
Nearby (within 10km)
- Harrison SchoolCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1065
- Mother Teresa SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1100
- Gungahlin CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1062
- Palmerston District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1073
- Throsby SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1101
- Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1160
- Burgmann Anglican School - Forde CampusCombined · Independent · 3.3km
- Kaleen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1101
- Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1062
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1077
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1101
- Neville Bonner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1058
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin
Is Franklin safe?
Franklin 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 2,686 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Franklin from Canberra CBD?
Franklin is about 9.1 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Franklin?
Franklin has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1097 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Franklin?
Franklin has a transport score of 45/100 and 13 bus stops.