Hawker
ACT 2614 · Unincorporated ACT
3,008 (2021) → 3,021 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hawker is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2614, about 9km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Hawker are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 115km inland. Hawker has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 38/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2614 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.66%), India (2.46%), China (1.6%), Nepal (1.26%), Vietnam (1.26%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (1.63%), Mandarin (1.5%), Greek (1.36%), Bengali (1.36%), Nepali (1.2%)
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 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hawker Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1129
- Hawker CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1073
- Belconnen High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1066
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1085
- Weetangera Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1117
- Southern Cross Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1088
- Macquarie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1070
- St John the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1077
- Cranleigh SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1036
- St Francis Xavier CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1070
- Florey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1042
- Kingsford Smith SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 991
- Latham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1038
- Canberra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1100
- University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1066
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
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
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Hawker
Is Hawker safe?
Hawker has a residential safety score of 38/100, 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 4,721 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Hawker from Canberra CBD?
Hawker is about 9.3 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 40 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hawker?
Hawker has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hawker?
Hawker has a transport score of 53/100 and 22 bus stops.