Giralang
ACT 2617 · Unincorporated ACT
3,372 (2021) → 3,477 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Giralang is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2617, about 8km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Giralang are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 54/100, and is about 112km inland. Giralang has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2617 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.37%), China (1.87%), New Zealand (1.33%), India (0.95%), Italy (0.89%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.81%), Italian (1.28%), Cantonese (1.13%), Greek (1.04%), Spanish (1.04%)
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 1079 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Giralang Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1070
Nearby (within 10km)
- University of Canberra High School KaleenSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1056
- Evatt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1047
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1094
- Kaleen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1075
- Miles Franklin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1077
- Palmerston District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1077
- Maribyrnong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1100
- St Monica's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1080
- Gold Creek SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1052
- Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 7 - 9Secondary · Government · 3.3km
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.4kmICSEA 1085
- Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1165
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
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Giralang
Is Giralang safe?
Giralang has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 2,135 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Giralang from Canberra CBD?
Giralang is about 8.4 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Giralang?
Giralang has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1070 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Giralang?
Giralang has a transport score of 54/100 and 27 bus stops.