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Franklin ACT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Franklin ACT is 7,484 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Franklin is $1,121 per week ($58,292 per year). Median rent in Franklin is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Franklin has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Franklin has a population density of 3258.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Franklin is India. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Franklin is $1,885.

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Franklin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Franklin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,121/wk

$58,292 per year

#634 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$460/wk

$1,993 per month

#939 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,885/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Franklin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (3,788) Female 49.4% (3,694)

Population Density

3258.7

people per km²

7,484 people · 2.3 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,524

Family income/wk

Franklin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Franklin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

19.9% 267 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

80.1% 1,078 dwellings

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

Franklin Country of Birth

Australia

67.8%

India

13.2%

China

11.7%

Bangladesh

2.4%

England

2.2%

Hong Kong

0.8%

Indonesia

0.6%

Iran

0.5%

Croatia

0.5%

Afghanistan

0.4%

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

Franklin Religion

No Religion

43.1%

Hinduism

15.2%

Catholic

14.7%

Islam

8.0%

Buddhism

6.5%

Not stated

5.5%

Anglican

4.0%

Other Religions Tot

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Franklin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

90.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

6.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.1%

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

Franklin Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

28.7%

Other

19.7%

IAL Nepali

16.1%

IAL Punjabi

8.5%

Vietnamese

7.4%

Korean

7.4%

Urdu

6.4%

Hindi

6.0%

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

Franklin Employment

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Employed full-time

55.5% 3,082 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 1,287 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 193 people

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Not in labour force

17.8% 988 people

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

Franklin Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.0%

Postgraduate Degree

30.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.4%

Certificate III/IV

11.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

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

Franklin Occupation

Professionals

35.6%

Managers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

12.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.3%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Labourers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.4%

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

Franklin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.3%

Society & Culture

15.8%

Information Technology

15.6%

Engineering

8.7%

Health

7.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.8%

Education

4.3%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Architecture & Building

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.1%

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

Franklin Dwelling Types

Separate house

78.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

19.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Franklin Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.2%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

0.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

1.1%

$650-$799/wk

2.0%

$800-$999/wk

3.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.6%

$4,000+/wk

20.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Franklin Marital Status

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Married

51.2% 3,059

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Separated

1.9% 116

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Divorced

5.3% 315

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Widowed

1.5% 87

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Never married

40.1% 2,392

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Franklin Ancestry

Other

24.4%

Australian

17.5%

English

15.6%

Chinese

13.7%

Indian

8.5%

Irish

4.8%

Scottish

4.0%

Vietnamese

3.0%

Korean

2.4%

German

2.1%

Filipino

2.0%

Italian

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Franklin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.1%

Vocational Education

18.2%

Secondary — Government

15.4%

Pre-school

10.8%

Primary — Catholic

9.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.6%

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

Franklin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.5% 352

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No need for assistance

97.5% 13,986

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

Franklin Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.9% 733

—

Not a volunteer

87.1% 4,963

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Franklin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.5%

$300-$449/mo

0.9%

$450-$599/mo

0.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.6%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Franklin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.8%

Tram/Light Rail

9.8%

Did not go to work

8.9%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Walked only

1.2%

Bus

1.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Bicycle

0.7%

Other

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Train

0.3%

Truck

0.2%

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

Franklin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

41.3%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

9.6%

4+ vehicles

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Franklin Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.8%

2 bedrooms

23.7%

3 bedrooms

27.6%

4 bedrooms

27.5%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Franklin Population Mobility

23.8%

moved in the last year

59.8%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

79.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Franklin Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

222

Indigenous residents

14,305

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Franklin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

520

Asthma

212

Diabetes

133

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Franklin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Franklin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.3%

Couple — no children

25.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Franklin Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

2.3% 134

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.5% 26

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Previously served

2.1% 119

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Never served

95.1% 5,435

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Franklin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.3% 471

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Did not provide

91.7% 5,198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Franklin Children Ever Born

No children

49.2%

1 child

16.2%

2 children

24.1%

3 children

8.0%

4 children

2.1%

5+ children

0.4%

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

Franklin When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

187

1991–2000

400

2001–2010

1,061

2011–2015

786

2016

210

2017

295

2018

249

2019

228

2020

2021

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

Franklin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

30.2%

15–29 hours

10.7%

30+ hours

6.0%

Did not do domestic work

30.0%

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

Franklin Household Size

1 person

20.8%

2 persons

27.5%

3 persons

20.1%

4 persons

19.4%

5 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Franklin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,421

Moved from ACT

865

Moved from NSW

313

Moved — same area (SA2)

153

Moved from overseas

121

Moved from VIC

107

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

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

Franklin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.7%

Step family — no other children

5.4%

Blended family — no other children

1.9%

Intact family — other children present

0.5%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Franklin Schools

schools nearby

government

1090

avg ICSEA score

6,949

total students

Burgmann Anglican School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,755 students

1165

ICSEA

Mother Teresa School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 716 students

1102

ICSEA

Franklin School Government

Primary · K-6 · 477 students

1098

ICSEA

Throsby School Government

Primary · K-6 · 316 students

1096

ICSEA

Shirley Smith High School Government

Secondary · 7-8 · 210 students

1078

ICSEA

Palmerston District Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 640 students

1077

ICSEA

Kaleen Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 400 students

1075

ICSEA

Gungahlin College Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 1,070 students

1061

ICSEA

Harrison School Government

Combined · K-10 · 1,365 students

1058

ICSEA

Burgmann Anglican School - Forde Campus Independent

Combined

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

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Franklin Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,383/wk

Median Rent $460/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Franklin

Your weekly income

≈ $10,326/month

Median rent $460/wk

Left after rent $1,923/wk

Rent share 19.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Taylor

Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $282/wk Save: $178/wk

Belconnen

Income: $1,009/wk Rent: $430/wk Save: $30/wk

Throsby

Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $375/wk Save: $85/wk

Bruce (ACT)

Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $430/wk Save: $30/wk

Gungahlin

Income: $1,049/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $10/wk

Harrison

Income: $1,207/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $10/wk

Phillip

Income: $1,342/wk Rent: $440/wk Save: $20/wk

Ngunnawal

Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $450/wk Save: $10/wk

Franklin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

Latham (ACT)

Pop: 3,767 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $400/wk

Farrer

Pop: 3,787 Income: $1,223/wk Rent: $450/wk

Theodore (ACT)

Pop: 3,798 Income: $1,195/wk Rent: $430/wk

Wright

Pop: 3,808 Income: $1,446/wk Rent: $461/wk

Bonython

Pop: 3,839 Income: $1,135/wk Rent: $445/wk

Weston (ACT)

Pop: 4,000 Income: $1,242/wk Rent: $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin

What is the population of Franklin ACT?

The population of Franklin ACT is 7,484 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3258.7 people per km².Franklin is ranked #965 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Franklin?

The median personal income in Franklin ACT is $1,121 per week, or $58,292 per year.The median household income is $2,383 per week.Family income is $2,524 per week.Franklin is ranked #634 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Franklin?

Median rent in Franklin ACT is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 19.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Franklin ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Franklin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Franklin ACT is $1,885. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Franklin?

The median age in Franklin ACT is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Franklin a good suburb to live in?

Franklin is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 7,484.The median income is $1,121/wk, which is below the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.3% 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: 80058. All dollar figures in AUD.