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Canberra East
ACTCanberra East is a growing suburb in ACT with 1,226 residents.
- SA2 code
- 801031113
- State
- ACT
Population
1,226
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+20.0%
3yr: +6.0% · 10yr: +50.8%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$263/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,003/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Canberra East (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +6.0%5yr: +20.0%10yr: +50.8%Total: +26.0%
Population grew from 973 to 1,226 over 24 years, averaging 1.0% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 8.9%Predominantly detached houses (56.5%), mixed tenure (63% own or mortgage), built for families (41% are 2 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 57%
Townhouses 18%
Apartments 25%
143 houses46 townhouses64 apartments
Tenure
Owned 51%
Renting 38%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
108 (28.0%)
2 bed
160 (41.5%)
3 bed
91 (23.6%)
4 bed
17 (4.4%)
5 bed
6 (1.6%)
6+ bed
4 (1.0%)