City

ACT 2601 · Canberra CBD

Canberra's urban heart with government, culture & café precincts.

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Overall Livability
7.2 /10
Good
$500k
Median House
$550/wk
Weekly Rent
4,835
Population
+5.9%
1yr Growth

Postcode — City, ACT

2601

The postcode for City is 2601. City is a suburb in Canberra CBD, ACT, Australia, with a population of 4,835 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 2601

About City

Canberra's urban heart with government, culture & café precincts.

City is at the heart of Canberra's urban core, home to government precincts, cultural institutions, cafés and excellent public transport.

inner-city cafe-culture walkable nightlife dining public-transport urban

Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Affordability
  • Infrastructure
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Students · Singles · Professionals · Families with Kids

Livability

How City scores across the categories that matter most.

7.2 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.8
Public Transport
9.3
Lifestyle & Dining
9.5
Affordability
8.0
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
8.5
Parks & Green Space
4.8
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

8
parks
40
cafes
60
restaurants
18
bars
6
schools

Property Market

$500k
Median House
$300k
Median Unit
$550/wk
Median Rent
+5.9%
1 Year Growth
+35.0%
5 Year Growth

Median prices shown are indicative estimates only and not sourced from an official Valuer-General dataset for this state — treat as a rough guide.

Safety in City

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
38 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 4,835
Median Age 27 years
Families 45.2%
Owner Occupiers 36.3%
Renters 61.6%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
7
Professionals
8
Retirees
7
Singles
9
Students
9

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for City?

City is in postcode 2601, in ACT, Australia.

Where is City?

City is a suburb in ACT, within the Canberra CBD local government area, Australia.

Is City a good place to live?

City has an overall livability score of 7.2 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.