Narrabundah
ACT 2604 · Unincorporated ACT
6,455 (2021) → 7,037 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Narrabundah is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2604, about 6km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Narrabundah are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 54/100, and is about 102km inland. Narrabundah has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2604 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.36%), India (2.59%), Nepal (1.39%), New Zealand (1.3%), China (1.21%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.91%), French (1.75%), Nepali (1.38%), Arabic (1.08%), Spanish (0.96%)
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 1102 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Narrabundah CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1061
- Narrabundah Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 990
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Clare's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1087
- St Edmund's College CanberraCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1080
- Red Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1133
- St Bede's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1117
- Canberra Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1187
- Canberra Grammar School - Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3km
- Telopea Park SchoolCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1153
- Forrest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1145
- Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1177
- Garran Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1159
- Canberra Girls Grammar School - Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.4km
- Malkara SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1021
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night 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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Narrabundah
Is Narrabundah safe?
Narrabundah has a residential safety score of 50/100, 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 3,594 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Narrabundah from Canberra CBD?
Narrabundah is about 6.3 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Narrabundah?
Narrabundah has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1061 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Narrabundah?
Narrabundah has a transport score of 54/100 and 41 bus stops.