Franklin

ACT 2913 · Gungahlin

Well-planned Canberra suburb with schools, parks & cycling paths.

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Overall Livability
6.3 /10
Good
$820k
Median House
$460/wk
Weekly Rent
7,484
Population
+4.7%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Franklin, ACT

2913

The postcode for Franklin is 2913. Franklin is a suburb in Gungahlin, ACT, Australia, with a population of 7,484 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 2913

About Franklin

Well-planned Canberra suburb with schools, parks & cycling paths.

Franklin is a well-planned Canberra suburb offering quality schools, parks, cycling paths and convenient access to employment and shopping.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Singles · Professionals · Students · Retirees

Livability

How Franklin scores across the categories that matter most.

6.3 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
7.7
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
5.5
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
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

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$820k
Median House
$492k
Median Unit
$460/wk
Median Rent
+4.7%
1 Year Growth
+28.0%
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 Franklin

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
20 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 7,484
Median Age 30 years
Families 75.5%
Owner Occupiers 51.6%
Renters 45.9%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
6
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
8
Students
7

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

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Schools in Franklin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Franklin?

Franklin is in postcode 2913, in ACT, Australia.

Where is Franklin?

Franklin is a suburb in ACT, within the Gungahlin local government area, Australia.

Is Franklin a good place to live?

Franklin has an overall livability score of 6.3 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.