Weetangera
ACT 2614 · Unincorporated ACT
2,795 (2021) → 2,866 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Weetangera is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2614, about 8km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Weetangera are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 114km inland. Weetangera has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.08%), India (2.22%), China (1.9%), Nepal (1.4%), New Zealand (1.36%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.36%), Nepali (1.47%), Vietnamese (1.43%), Greek (1.04%), Cantonese (1%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1091 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Weetangera Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1116
Nearby (within 10km)
- Macquarie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1078
- Belconnen High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1074
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1088
- Hawker Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1121
- Hawker CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1075
- Southern Cross Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1102
- Canberra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1104
- University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1064
- St Vincent's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1108
- Florey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1039
- St John the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1062
- Aranda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1152
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Weetangera
Is Weetangera safe?
Weetangera has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 1,431 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Weetangera from Canberra CBD?
Weetangera is about 8.1 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 36 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Weetangera?
Weetangera has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1116 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Weetangera?
Weetangera has a transport score of 53/100 and 16 bus stops.