Weston
ACT 2611 · Unincorporated ACT
4,000 (2021) → 4,045 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Weston is a declining suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2611, about 9km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Weston are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is about 110km inland. Weston has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2611 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.97%), India (2.08%), China (1.32%), New Zealand (1.18%), Malaysia (1.07%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.77%), French (1%), German (0.8%), Spanish (0.8%), Italian (0.75%)
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 1110 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Orana Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1136
- Islamic School of CanberraCombined · IndependentICSEA 1073
Nearby (within 10km)
- Canberra Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1128
- St Jude's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1131
- Communities@Work Galilee School - Holder CampusSecondary · Independent · 0.8km
- Lyons Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1116
- Curtin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1146
- Charles Weston SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1099
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1145
- St John Vianney's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1094
- Duffy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1088
- Arawang Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1113
- Mount Stromlo High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1085
- The Canberra CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1087
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
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
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 · 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
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Weston
Is Weston safe?
Weston has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 4,050 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Weston from Canberra CBD?
Weston is about 8.6 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Weston?
Weston has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1105 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Weston?
Weston has a transport score of 51/100 and 34 bus stops.