Calwell
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Calwell, ACT 2905.
About Calwell
Welcome to Calwell
Calwell sits in Canberra's Tuggeranong Valley, around 25 kilometres south of the city centre, tucked in among the established Tuggeranong suburbs of Richardson, Theodore, Chisholm, Isabella Plains and Conder. It's a quiet, family-oriented pocket of the ACT, laid out with the wide streets, generous blocks and green verges typical of Canberra's southern suburbs from the 1980s.
With a population of around 5,730 and a median age of 37, Calwell has long attracted families and downsizers who want space, a settled community and easy access to the Tuggeranong Town Centre without big-city prices. It suits buyers looking for a solid, unpretentious home base rather than inner-city buzz.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Calwell is unhurried and centred on the local shops, ovals and reserves that thread through the suburb. For dining and bigger shopping trips, most residents head a short drive to the Tuggeranong Town Centre, which brings together supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and the Southpoint shopping precinct, giving Calwell households the convenience of a full-service hub without having to live in it.
Schools & families
Education is well catered for locally, with Calwell Primary School, St Francis of Assisi Primary School and Calwell High School all serving the area. That mix of public and Catholic schooling, combined with the suburb's family-friendly layout, is a big part of why Calwell continues to appeal to households with children, as well as those who bought here decades ago and have stayed put.
Parks & recreation
The Tuggeranong Valley is known for its green space, and Calwell shares in the network of walking paths, playing fields and nature reserves that back onto the surrounding hills. It's an easy suburb for weekend walks, weekend sport and simply letting kids range a bit further than they might in denser parts of Canberra, with the neighbouring suburbs of Theodore and Isabella Plains offering further reserves and ovals within easy reach.
Getting around
Calwell is well connected into Canberra's road network via Johnson Drive and Isabella Drive, making the run into the Tuggeranong Town Centre and onward to the Monaro Highway straightforward. Public transport is served by local bus routes linking into the Tuggeranong interchange, from where connections run further into Woden and the city, while the layout of the suburb itself keeps most day-to-day errands, schools and parks within a short drive or ride.
The property market
Calwell's housing stock is dominated by houses, which make up 68% of current listings, alongside 23% townhouses and a smaller 5% each of apartments/units and land. The median house price sits at $770,000, with recent growth of 2.3% pointing to steady, if measured, demand rather than rapid change. Median rent of $650 a week reflects solid rental appeal for a suburb of this profile, and buyers coming from Richardson, Chisholm or Conder will find Calwell's mix of larger blocks and established homes a familiar, comparable option within the wider Tuggeranong market.
Market snapshot
Calwell property market
Median sale price
$770k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.4%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$610k
Median
$770k
Premium
$907k
Days on market
28
Auction clearance
75%
Sold this year
52
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Calwell by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Calwell, ACT 2905.
Population
5,730
residents (2021)
Median age
37
years
Household income
$2,460
median, per week
Median rent
$448
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Calwell
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Calwell
$915k
49 Girdlestone Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$825k
3 Hammill Close
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
83 Downard Street
Sold ~June 2026
$875k
51 McKinley Circuit
Sold ~June 2026
$680k
11/6 Beazley Crescent
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Calwell suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Calwell?
The median house price in Calwell, ACT is $770k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.3%.
How much is rent in Calwell?
The median weekly rent in Calwell is around $650 per week.
Is Calwell a good place to live?
Calwell is a medium-sized suburb of Canberra, Australia in the district of Tuggeranong. Calwell is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 5,730 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Calwell?
Calwell has a population of 5,730 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 37.
What schools are in Calwell?
There are 3 schools in or near Calwell, including Calwell Primary School, St Francis of Assisi Primary School and Calwell High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Calwell?
Properties in Calwell take around 28 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 75%.
How much do you need to buy in Calwell?
Entry-level properties in Calwell start around $610k, while premium homes reach $907k.
What suburbs are near Calwell?
Suburbs near Calwell include Richardson, Theodore, Chisholm, Isabella Plains and Conder.
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