How far is Bruce from Canberra CBD (Civic)?

Bruce is located in ACT 2617. For specific distances to the CBD, refer to local mapping services.

Does Bruce have public transport?

Public transport options vary. Check Transport for Canberra (Transport Canberra) for current routes and timetables.

What is the population of Bruce?

According to the 2021 Census, Bruce has a population of 7,520 residents. The suburb is part of the broader Australian Capital Territory metropolitan area.

What is the postcode for Bruce?

The postcode for Bruce is 2617. It is located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

What is the average income in Bruce?

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Bruce is about $1,027 per week (around $53,400 per year). The median household income is $2,266 per week and the median family income is $2,693 per week.

What is the age profile of Bruce?

The median age in Bruce is 29. The largest age group is 25–34 (1,970 residents, around 26%). Around 18% of residents are under 20 and about 11% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

How much is rent in Bruce?

In Bruce, the median weekly rent is $430, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733 (2021 Census).

Bruce

ACT 2617 • Australian Capital Territory

7,520

Population (2021)

$117,832

Median Household Income

6.61 km²

Area

$430/wk

Median Rent

University TownMulticulturalStudent-HubSuburbanUp-and-Coming

About Bruce

Bruce is a vibrant inner-suburban locality in Canberra's Belconnen district, located approximately 8 kilometres north-west of the ACT's city centre. With a population of 7,520 and a notably young median age of just 29, the suburb is strongly shaped by its proximity to the University of Canberra campus, which draws thousands of domestic and international students each year. The suburb sits at an elevation of around 619 metres in the Australian Capital Territory and records one of the higher median household incomes in Canberra at around $118,000 annually.

Bruce is home to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), one of the country's most iconic sporting facilities, and GIO Stadium, giving it a distinctly active and sporting character. The suburb is highly multicultural, with Chinese, Indian, and Nepalese communities among the most prominent, reflecting the international student and professional population. Excellent bus connections to the Belconnen Town Centre and the broader Canberra network, combined with a range of student-oriented amenities and parklands, make Bruce a dynamic and cosmopolitan place to live.

Bruce falls under postcode 2617 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ginninderra electorate.

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📍 Location

State

Australian Capital Territory

Postcode

2617

Urban Area

Belconnen

LGA / Council

Unincorporated

Federal Electorate

Canberra

State Electorate

Ginninderra

Type

Major Urban

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-35.25°, 149.09°

Statistical Area

Australian Capital Territory

Area

6.61 km²

Elevation

619m

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)

$430

Median Mortgage (monthly)

$1,733

Avg Household Size

2.3 people

Median Age

29 years

Social Housing (% of dwellings)

1.2%

18 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

ACTION Bus routes (Rapid) — Canberra City (Civic) 20-35 min

Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)

Distance

8 km

By Train

No direct train service

By Car (Peak)

20-35 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

12-22 min

🛣️ ACTION bus network is the main public transport option; car recommended for flexibility

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Bruce is a typical Canberra suburb where a car is recommended for most errands, though local shops and parks are accessible on foot.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏫

Lake Ginninderra College

2 Emu Bank

GovernmentSecondaryCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Evatt Primary School

42 Heydon Crescent

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Giralang Primary School

Atalumba Close

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Kaleen Primary School

Ashburton Circuit

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

6,997

Census 2021

7,520

▲ 7.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

$42,484

Personal Income 2021

$53,404

▲ 25.7% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal

$53,404 / yr

$1027/wk

Household

$117,832 / yr

$2266/wk

Family

$140,036 / yr

$2693/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,367

Born Overseas 2,916

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

1. China 470
2. India 365
3. Nepal 263
4. England 156
5. Vietnam 117
6. Sri Lanka 87
7. Philippines 85
8. New Zealand 80
9. Malaysia 79
10. United States 74
11. Pakistan 67
12. South Korea 59
13. Hong Kong 57
14. Indonesia 43
15. South Africa 43

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,148

Australian 2,031

Chinese 829

Irish 732

Scottish 694

Indian 428

German 292

Italian 217

Vietnamese 153

Dutch 123

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,920

Both parents born in Australia

3,418

Both parents born overseas

891

One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion

45.1%

Christianity

32.6%

Hinduism

7.4%

Buddhism

4.3%

Islam

3.4%

Sikhism

0.9%

Judaism

0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years

292 (3.9%)

5-14 years

494 (6.6%)

15-19 years

565 (7.5%)

20-24 years

1,339 (17.8%)

25-34 years

1,970 (26.2%)

35-44 years

973 (12.9%)

45-54 years

574 (7.6%)

55-64 years

472 (6.3%)

65-74 years

437 (5.8%)

75-84 years

265 (3.5%)

85+ years

137 (1.8%)