Higgins
ACT 2615 • Australian Capital Territory
About Higgins
Higgins is a quiet, established suburb nestled in Canberra's Belconnen district, approximately 12 kilometres northwest of the city centre. Named after politician and judge Henry Bournes Higgins, the suburb was gazetted in 1968 and features streets named after Australian judges. With a population of around 3,300 residents and a notably high median income, Higgins offers a stable, family-oriented community with leafy streets and mature gardens at an elevation of nearly 600 metres.
Life in Higgins centres on its peaceful residential character, with a mix of original 1970s homes and renovated properties on generous blocks. While local amenities are limited—the original shops have closed—residents enjoy easy access to Kippax Fair and the comprehensive facilities of Belconnen Town Centre including Westfield Belconnen. The suburb attracts established homeowners who value space, quietude, and the natural beauty of the surrounding nature reserves while remaining within easy reach of Canberra's employment centres.
Higgins falls under postcode 2615 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ginninderra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 44 — Belconnen Bus Interchange via West Macgregor 15 mins to Belconnen
- 46 — Kippax to Belconnen via Latham & Florey 10 mins to Kippax
Commute to Canberra City
🛣️ Light rail Stage 3 (future) will connect Belconnen to CBD. Currently bus via Belconnen Interchange is main public transport option.
Most errands require a car. Local shops closed; nearest shopping at Kippax Fair (2km) or Belconnen Town Centre (4km).
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bettington Court
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Copland Drive
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Starke Street
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Ratcliffe Crescent
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Tillyard Drive
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100 Starke Street
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O'Loghlen Street
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Hirschfeld Crescent
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 106
- 2. India 50
- 3. Vietnam 49
- 4. China 39
- 5. Philippines 38
- 6. New Zealand 36
- 7. Germany 32
- 8. Sri Lanka 21
- 9. United States 18
- 10. Chile 15
- 11. Fiji 14
- 12. Greece 13
- 13. Japan 13
- 14. South Korea 13
- 15. Ireland 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)