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Nicholls

ACT 2913 • Australian Capital Territory

6,680
Population (2021)
$65,052
Median Income
6.70 km²
Area
627m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyModernGrowth SuburbGolf CourseSchools

About Nicholls

Nicholls is a modern suburb in the Gungahlin district of Canberra, established in 1994 and named after Sir Douglas Nicholls, the Aboriginal activist and former Governor of South Australia. With a population of 6,680, the suburb is located approximately 14 kilometres northwest of Canberra CBD and 2 kilometres from the Gungahlin Town Centre.

The suburb features Gungahlin Pond, The Lakes golf course, and historic Ginninderra Village remnants including the 1883 schoolhouse. Nicholls offers excellent schools including Gold Creek School and Holy Spirit Primary, attracting young families. The nearby Gold Creek Village provides dining and entertainment options. With its mix of established homes and newer sections, Nicholls suits families seeking modern amenities in a growing area with strong community facilities.

Nicholls falls under postcode 2913 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yerrabi electorate.

📍 Location

State
Australian Capital Territory
Postcode
2913
Urban Area
Gungahlin
LGA
Unincorporated
Federal Electorate
Fenner
State Electorate
Yerrabi
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.19°, 149.10°
Statistical Area
Australian Capital Territory
Area
6.70 km²
Elevation
627m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gungahlin Place
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • Rapid routes via Gungahlin — City Interchange 30-35 min
  • Local routes — Gungahlin Town Centre 5-10 min

Commute to Canberra City

Distance
14 km
By Train
25-30 min (light rail from Gungahlin)
By Bus
30-35 min via Rapid
By Car (Peak)
20-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Light rail terminus at Gungahlin Place provides fast CBD connection. Services run every 5 minutes peak.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops at O'Hanlon Place; Gungahlin Town Centre nearby

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$502
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,300
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,865
Census 2021
6,680
▼ 2.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$55,068
Income 2021
$65,052
▲ 18.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,619
Born Overseas 1,960

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 252
  • 2. England 238
  • 3. India 152
  • 4. Vietnam 95
  • 5. New Zealand 89
  • 6. South Africa 85
  • 7. Sri Lanka 72
  • 8. Hong Kong 58
  • 9. Croatia 56
  • 10. Malaysia 47
  • 11. Pakistan 35
  • 12. United States 35
  • 13. Bangladesh 33
  • 14. Philippines 31
  • 15. Scotland 31

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,169
Australian 2,038
Irish 770
Scottish 605
Chinese 584
Italian 298
German 279
Indian 232
Greek 160
Croatian 145

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,094
Both parents born in Australia
2,696
Both parents born overseas
770
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.7%
No Religion
36.9%
Buddhism
3.1%
Hinduism
2.7%
Islam
2.5%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
266 (4.0%)
5-14 years
878 (13.1%)
15-19 years
472 (7.1%)
20-24 years
476 (7.1%)
25-34 years
579 (8.7%)
35-44 years
724 (10.8%)
45-54 years
1,147 (17.2%)
55-64 years
1,026 (15.4%)
65-74 years
711 (10.6%)
75-84 years
340 (5.1%)
85+ years
61 (0.9%)

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