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Deakin
ACTDeakin is a growing suburb in ACT with 3,247 residents.
- SA2 code
- 801061062
- State
- ACT
Population
3,247
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+5.6%
3yr: +2.4% · 10yr: +11.8%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$560/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$3,117/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Deakin (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +2.4%5yr: +5.6%10yr: +11.8%Total: +21.1%
Population grew from 2,682 to 3,247 over 24 years, averaging 0.8% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 3.4%Predominantly detached houses (68.2%), owner-occupied (78%).
Dwelling mix
Houses 68%
Townhouses 18%
821 houses218 townhouses164 apartments
Tenure
Owned 47%
Mortgage 31%
Renting 22%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
85 (7.1%)
2 bed
186 (15.5%)
3 bed
382 (31.8%)
4 bed
398 (33.1%)
5 bed
130 (10.8%)
6+ bed
22 (1.8%)