Gungahlin
ACT 2912 · Unincorporated ACT
8,586 (2021) → 9,532 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gungahlin is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2912, about 10km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Gungahlin are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 111km inland. Gungahlin has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (8.65%), India (7.47%), Nepal (4.87%), South Korea (2.98%), Vietnam (1.93%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.78%), Nepali (4.74%), Korean (3.23%), Vietnamese (2.46%), Punjabi (2.25%)
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 1083 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1160
- Gungahlin CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1062
Nearby (within 10km)
- Franklin SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1097
- Mother Teresa SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1100
- Harrison SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1065
- Palmerston District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1073
- Burgmann Anglican School - Forde CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km
- Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1062
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1101
- Neville Bonner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1058
- Throsby SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1101
- Ngunnawal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1037
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1082
- Gold Creek SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1055
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
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gungahlin
Is Gungahlin safe?
Gungahlin has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 7,838 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Gungahlin from Canberra CBD?
Gungahlin is about 10.5 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gungahlin?
Gungahlin has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1111 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gungahlin?
Gungahlin has a transport score of 45/100 and 31 bus stops.