Nicholls
ACT 2913 · Unincorporated ACT
6,680 (2021) → 6,539 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Nicholls is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2913, about 11km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Nicholls are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 46/100, and is about 114km inland. Nicholls has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 95/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2913 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (3.77%), England (3.56%), India (2.28%), Vietnam (1.42%), New Zealand (1.33%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.85%), Cantonese (1.93%), Vietnamese (1.72%), Greek (1.17%), Croatian (1.03%)
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 1078 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John Paul II CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1089
- Holy Spirit Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1085
- Gold Creek SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1052
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ngunnawal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1049
- Palmerston District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1077
- Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1165
- Evatt Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1047
- Giralang Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1070
- Gungahlin CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1061
- Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1095
- Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1070
- Miles Franklin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1077
- Taqwa SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1099
- University of Canberra High School KaleenSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1056
- St Michael's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1094
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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 · 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 Nicholls
Is Nicholls safe?
Nicholls has a residential safety score of 95/100, 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 1,946 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Nicholls from Canberra CBD?
Nicholls is about 10.8 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Nicholls?
Nicholls has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nicholls?
Nicholls has a transport score of 46/100 and 48 bus stops.