Kambah

ACT 2902 • Australian Capital Territory

15,670
Population (2021)
$55,640
Median Income
11.34 kmΒ²
Area
593m
Elevation
EstablishedBushland SettingFamily-FriendlyNature Access

About Kambah

Kambah is Canberra's largest suburb by area, home to 15,700 residents in the Tuggeranong Valley. Developed from the 1970s, it offers established family homes and genuine bushland character, bordered by nature reserves. The Tuggeranong town centre is nearby, while the suburb maintains a distinct community identity.

The suburb combines established suburban living with remarkable natural accessβ€”the Murrumbidgee River corridor and surrounding reserves offer bushwalking and wildlife. Government workers and families dominate the demographic. Kambah attracts families seeking Canberra's best value with established infrastructure and exceptional natural amenity.

Kambah falls under postcode 2902 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brindabella electorate.

πŸ“ Location

Postcode
2902
Urban Area
Tuggeranong
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.39Β°, 149.06Β°
Statistical Area
Australian Capital Territory
Area
11.34 kmΒ²
Elevation
593m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Marconi Crescent Kambah 2902 ACT

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
14,900
Census 2021
15,670
5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,684
Income 2021
$55,640
16.7% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,891
Born Overseas 3,235

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 569
  • 2. India 314
  • 3. New Zealand 169
  • 4. Philippines 134
  • 5. United States 108
  • 6. Nepal 107
  • 7. Germany 98
  • 8. China 77
  • 9. Malaysia 72
  • 10. Sri Lanka 69
  • 11. Scotland 65
  • 12. Vietnam 64
  • 13. Italy 57
  • 14. South Africa 54
  • 15. Croatia 49

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,913
Australian 5,675
Irish 2,253
Scottish 1,910
German 846
Italian 499
Australian Aboriginal 459
Indian 384
Dutch 311
Chinese 298

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,620
Both parents born in Australia
4,177
Both parents born overseas
2,293
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.6%
Christianity
43.4%
Hinduism
1.7%
Islam
1.7%
Buddhism
1.5%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
865 (5.5%)
5-14 years
2,083 (13.3%)
15-19 years
913 (5.8%)
20-24 years
837 (5.3%)
25-34 years
1,855 (11.8%)
35-44 years
2,131 (13.6%)
45-54 years
2,100 (13.4%)
55-64 years
1,798 (11.5%)
65-74 years
2,020 (12.9%)
75-84 years
887 (5.7%)
85+ years
191 (1.2%)

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