Strathnairn
ACT 2615 · Unincorporated ACT
714 (2021) → 2,224 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Strathnairn is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2615, about 14km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Strathnairn are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 32/100, and is about 120km inland. Strathnairn has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2615 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (13.73%), Philippines (4.2%), Sri Lanka (3.78%), Nepal (3.64%), Bangladesh (3.08%)
Top languages: Punjabi (8.82%), Nepali (4.76%), Sinhal (3.64%), Urdu (3.08%), Mandarin (2.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for ACT suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
In suburb
- Strathnairn SchoolPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kingsford Smith SchoolCombined · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 991
- Macgregor Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1050
- Cranleigh SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1036
- Hawker CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1073
- Latham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1038
- Southern Cross Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1088
- Hawker Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1129
- St Francis Xavier CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1070
- St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1045
- Belconnen High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1066
- St John the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1077
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.1kmICSEA 1085
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Unincorporated ACT
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Frequently asked questions about Strathnairn
How far is Strathnairn from Canberra CBD?
Strathnairn is about 14.1 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Strathnairn?
Strathnairn has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Strathnairn?
Strathnairn has a transport score of 32/100 and 5 bus stops.