Australian Capital Territory · Postcode 2601
Acton postcode and suburb data
Australian Capital Territory · Phone area code 02 · 1 km from Canberra
Suburb snapshot
Acton at a glance vs ACT
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against ACT
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Acton ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of ACT suburbs; rents sit in the cheapest 10% in ACT.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Acton vs the ACT average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Acton | ACT avg | AU avg | Greater Canberra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent/wk | $9 -ACT | $446 | $390 | $447 |
| Median age | 19 | 37.5 | 45.0 | 37.0 |
| Unemployment | 17.3% +ACT | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the ACT average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2601 covers Acton, an inland suburb of Canberra about 1 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Australian Capital Territory region of Australian Capital Territory. Local government services are provided by Unincorporated ACT.
According to the 2021 Census, Acton has a population of 2,848 with a median age of 19. The unemployment rate is 17.3%, higher than the ACT average. The Indigenous population is 22 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Acton includes a median weekly rent of $9. Housing costs in the area sit below the ACT average.
Acton is part of the South Canberra statistical area in Australian Capital Territory.
Acton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2601 |
| State | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,848 |
| Median Age | 19 years |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $257/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $9 |
| Average Household Size | 1 persons |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Population Density | 476/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 68.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 22 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.3% |
| Latitude | -35.279444 |
| Longitude | 149.119444 |
| Distance from Canberra | 1 km |
| Region (SA4) | Australian Capital Territory |
| Area (SA3) | South Canberra |
| Local Government | Unincorporated ACT |
| Federal Electorate | Canberra |
| State Electorate | Kurrajong |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (0.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,510 (88.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 318 (11.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 7 (0.2%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 245 (8.6%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (0.4%) |
| Arthritis | 9 (0.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (0.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (0.1%) |
| Cancer | 3 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.