Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile
City ACT — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for City, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.
The population of City ACT is 4,835 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in City is $1,076 per week ($55,952 per year). Median rent in City is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). City has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. City has a population density of 3379.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in City is China. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in City is $1,950.
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City Population
City Median Income & Rent
City Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
City Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
City Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
City Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
City Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
City Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
City Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
City Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
City Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
City Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
City Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
City Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
City Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
City Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
City School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
City Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
City Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
City Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
City How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
City Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
City Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
City Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
City Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
City Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
City Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
City Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
City Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
City Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
City Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
City When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
City Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
City Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
City Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
City Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
City Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City
What is the population of City ACT?
The population of City ACT is 4,835 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3379.0 people per km².City is ranked #1,624 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in City?
The median personal income in City ACT is $1,076 per week, or $55,952 per year.The median household income is $2,232 per week.Family income is $2,895 per week.City is ranked #808 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in City?
Median rent in City ACT is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.City ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in City?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in City ACT is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in City?
The median age in City ACT is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is City a good suburb to live in?
City is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 4,835.The median income is $1,076/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% of household income). 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: 80038. All dollar figures in AUD.