Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Acton ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Acton, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Acton ACT is 2,848 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Acton is $257 per week ($13,364 per year). Median rent in Acton is $9 per week ($39 per month). Acton has a median age of 19 years, younger than the national median of 38. Acton has a population density of 475.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Acton is China. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin.

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Acton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Acton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$257/wk

$13,364 per year

#8882 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$9/wk

$39 per month

#8862 of 14,663

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Median Age

19years

19 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 1 · 1 per bedroom

Acton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.9% (1,277) Female 55.1% (1,569)

Population Density

475.5

people per km²

2,848 people · 6.0 km²

Households

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

Family income/wk

Acton Age Distribution

0-4

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Acton Country of Birth

Australia

77.1%

China

8.8%

India

5.3%

England

5.1%

Indonesia

1.2%

Hong Kong

1.0%

Bangladesh

0.7%

Germany

0.4%

Iran

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Acton Religion

No Religion

55.8%

Not stated

21.2%

Catholic

9.9%

Anglican

4.8%

Hinduism

2.4%

SB OSB NRA SB

2.2%

Buddhism

2.0%

Islam

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Acton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

99.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Acton Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

41.4%

Other

11.3%

Hindi

10.8%

SAL Tot

9.4%

Cantonese

7.9%

Other Indo-Aryan

6.9%

SAL Indon

6.9%

Tamil

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Acton Employment

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Employed full-time

3.1% 68 people

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Employed part-time

52.1% 1,149 people

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Unemployed

12.9% 284 people

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Not in labour force

31.9% 703 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Acton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

51.4%

Postgraduate Degree

31.1%

Certificate III/IV

8.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

5.5%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Acton Occupation

Professionals

42.9%

Community & Personal Service

20.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Sales Workers

10.8%

Managers

5.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

3.4%

Labourers

3.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Acton Field of Study

Society & Culture

35.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

17.3%

Management & Commerce

13.1%

Creative Arts

8.5%

Engineering

7.8%

Information Technology

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.6%

Health

3.2%

Education

1.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Acton Marital Status

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Married

1.6% 46

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Separated

0.1% 4

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Divorced

0.2% 5

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Widowed

0.1% 3

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Never married

98.0% 2,794

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Acton Ancestry

Australian

27.4%

English

23.6%

Other

11.5%

Irish

9.5%

Chinese

8.9%

Scottish

6.7%

Indian

3.5%

German

3.0%

Italian

2.4%

Dutch

1.6%

Greek

1.0%

South African

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Acton School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Acton Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

0.3% 16

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No need for assistance

99.7% 4,679

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Acton Volunteering

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Volunteer

45.6% 1,070

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Not a volunteer

54.4% 1,274

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Acton How People Get to Work

Did not go to work

31.2%

Walked only

25.4%

Car (driver)

22.2%

Bicycle

9.0%

Bus

7.0%

Car (passenger)

2.0%

Tram/Light Rail

1.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.0%

Other

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Acton Population Mobility

63.3%

moved in the last year

98.0%

moved in the last 5 years

17.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Acton Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,685

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Acton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

391

Asthma

110

Lung condition

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Acton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

24.5%

$1-$149/wk

17.6%

$150-$299/wk

25.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.2%

$800-$999/wk

2.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

0.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

0.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

0.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

0.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.2%

$3,500+/wk

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Acton Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.4% 9

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Previously served

0.1% 3

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Never served

99.4% 2,334

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Acton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

3.2% 74

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Did not provide

96.8% 2,264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Acton Children Ever Born

No children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Acton When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

278

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

102

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Acton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

41.5%

5–14 hours

22.4%

15–29 hours

2.1%

30+ hours

0.6%

Did not do domestic work

33.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Acton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

865

Moved from NSW

686

Moved from VIC

285

Moved from ACT

128

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Acton Schools

schools nearby

government

1122

avg ICSEA score

3,974

total students

Yarralumla Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 313 students

1142

ICSEA

Turner School Government

Primary · K-6 · 318 students

1141

ICSEA

O'Connor Cooperative School Government

Primary · K-2 · 60 students

1141

ICSEA

Merici College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 992 students

1138

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 334 students

1130

ICSEA

Ainslie School Government

Primary · K-6 · 351 students

1130

ICSEA

Daramalan College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,498 students

1127

ICSEA

Black Mountain School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 108 students

1030

ICSEA

Canberra Girls Grammar School - Junior School Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Acton Rent Prices & Affordability

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of income

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Household Income $0/wk

Median Rent $9/wk

Rent-to-Income —

Insufficient data to calculate rent affordability.

If you earn X in Acton

Your weekly income

≈ $1,114/month

Median rent $9/wk

Left after rent $248/wk

Rent share 3.5%

Acton vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,544 Income: $1,335/wk Rent: $430/wk

Oxley (ACT)

Pop: 1,703 Income: $1,132/wk Rent: $400/wk

Forrest (ACT)

Pop: 1,827 Income: $1,816/wk Rent: $570/wk

Barton

Pop: 1,946 Income: $1,775/wk Rent: $525/wk

Fraser

Pop: 2,126 Income: $1,164/wk Rent: $450/wk

Stirling (ACT)

Pop: 2,191 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $460/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acton

What is the population of Acton ACT?

The population of Acton ACT is 2,848 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 475.5 people per km².Acton is ranked #2,505 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Acton?

The median personal income in Acton ACT is $257 per week, or $13,364 per year.Acton is ranked #8,882 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Acton?

Median rent in Acton ACT is $9 per week ($39 per month).Acton ranks #8,862 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Acton?

The median age in Acton ACT is 19 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Acton a good suburb to live in?

Acton is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,848.The median income is $257/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk. See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80017. All dollar figures in AUD.