Latham
ACT 2615 · Unincorporated ACT
3,767 (2021) → 3,788 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Latham is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2615, about 11km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Latham are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 49/100, and is about 117km inland. Latham has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.5%), India (1.81%), China (1.19%), Vietnam (1.04%), Philippines (0.82%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.51%), Vietnamese (1.3%), Italian (1.06%), Hindi (0.96%), Punjabi (0.85%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1050 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Latham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1033
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cranleigh SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1041
- St Francis Xavier CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1076
- St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1045
- St John the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1062
- Brindabella Christian College - Charnwood campusPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Melba Copland Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Kingsford Smith SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1006
- Macgregor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1038
- Southern Cross Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1102
- Charnwood-Dunlop SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1001
- Florey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1039
- Mount Rogers Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1054
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
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
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
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Latham
Is Latham safe?
Latham 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 1,460 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Latham from Canberra CBD?
Latham is about 11.5 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 46 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Latham?
Latham has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1033 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Latham?
Latham has a transport score of 49/100 and 24 bus stops.