Hackett
ACT 2602 · Unincorporated ACT
3,227 (2021) → 3,360 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hackett is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2602, about 5km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Hackett are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 50/100, and is about 105km inland. Hackett has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2602 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.12%), New Zealand (1.3%), USA (1.27%), China (0.71%), Canada (0.68%)
Top languages: Greek (1.46%), French (1.27%), Mandarin (0.71%), German (0.65%), Vietnamese (0.65%)
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
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 1123 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Blue Gum Community SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1164
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dickson CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1101
- Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1121
- Majura Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1135
- North Ainslie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1145
- Emmaus Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1138
- Daramalan CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1127
- Lyneham High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1132
- Merici CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1138
- Brindabella Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1154
- Ainslie SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1130
- Campbell High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1120
- Lyneham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1135
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
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 · 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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hackett
Is Hackett safe?
Hackett has a residential safety score of 80/100, 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 1,890 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Hackett from Canberra CBD?
Hackett is about 4.6 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 26 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hackett?
Hackett has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1164 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hackett?
Hackett has a transport score of 50/100 and 12 bus stops.