Ngunnawal
ACT 2913 • Australian Capital Territory
About Ngunnawal
Ngunnawal is a residential suburb in Canberra's Gungahlin district, 15 kilometres north of the CBD. Named for the traditional Indigenous owners, the suburb offers modern family homes in Canberra's northern growth corridor.
Family living in Canberra's north defines Ngunnawal—quality homes, good schools, and community facilities attract families seeking Gungahlin lifestyle. The suburb offers Canberra quality at more accessible prices.
Ngunnawal falls under postcode 2913 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yerrabi electorate.
Location
Postcode
2913
Urban Area
Gungahlin
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.17°, 149.11°
Statistical Area
Australian Capital Territory
Area
4.16 km²
Elevation
631m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kelleway Street
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Kellaway Avenue
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Unaipon Avenue
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Kosciusko Avenue
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
34 years
Demographics
Census 2016
10,486
Census 2021
10,957
▲ 4.5% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$49,920
Income 2021
$58,448
▲ 17.1% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
7,586
Born Overseas
3,051
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 484
- 2. England 213
- 3. China 203
- 4. Vietnam 137
- 5. New Zealand 128
- 6. Philippines 124
- 7. Nepal 117
- 8. Sri Lanka 114
- 9. Pakistan 111
- 10. Malaysia 62
- 11. South Africa 61
- 12. South Korea 60
- 13. United States 59
- 14. Fiji 57
- 15. Bangladesh 53
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
Australian
3,582
English
3,350
Irish
1,034
Scottish
970
Indian
550
Chinese
503
German
422
Italian
383
Australian Aboriginal
237
Dutch
237
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
5,014
Both parents born in Australia
4,118
Both parents born overseas
1,455
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
No Religion
41.7%
Christianity
39.1%
Hinduism
4.8%
Islam
4.0%
Buddhism
3.2%
Sikhism
2.0%
Judaism
0.1%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
897 (8.2%)
5-14 years
1,475 (13.5%)
15-19 years
600 (5.5%)
20-24 years
662 (6.0%)
25-34 years
1,963 (17.9%)
35-44 years
1,868 (17.0%)
45-54 years
1,344 (12.3%)
55-64 years
944 (8.6%)
65-74 years
686 (6.3%)
75-84 years
409 (3.7%)
85+ years
92 (0.8%)