Narrabundah
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Narrabundah, ACT 2604.
About Narrabundah
Welcome to Narrabundah
Narrabundah sits just south-east of Canberra's parliamentary triangle, one of the capital's older inner-south suburbs and only a few minutes' drive from the city centre. Bordered by Griffith, Kingston, Barton, Red Hill and Symonston, it occupies a convenient pocket between the lake, the hills and the Monaro Highway, giving residents easy reach of both the CBD and the open country beyond Canberra's southern edge.
With a population of 6,455 and a median age of 40, Narrabundah has long attracted a mix of public servants, professionals and families drawn to its leafy streets, mid-century housing stock and unpretentious, community feel. It's a suburb that suits people who want inner-Canberra convenience without inner-Canberra prices, and who don't mind a garden to look after.
Lifestyle & dining
Narrabundah's own shops offer a low-key, local café-and-corner-store rhythm, but residents are spoiled for choice just next door. Kingston Foreshore, with its lakeside dining, bars and Saturday markets, is a short trip away, while the Griffith and Manuka shopping precincts add cinema, boutique retail and a wider spread of restaurants and pubs. It's a suburb where daily life is quiet and green, but a proper night out is never far off.
Shopping
For everyday needs, the Narrabundah local shops cover the basics, and the suburb's proximity to Manuka and Kingston means supermarkets, specialty grocers, homeware stores and weekend markets are all within easy reach. Griffith's shopping strip adds another layer of convenience, making it simple to combine an errand run with a coffee stop.
Getting around
Narrabundah's location just south-east of the parliamentary triangle keeps commutes into the city short, and the Monaro Highway provides a quick link south towards the airport and beyond. Regular bus routes connect the suburb to Kingston, Manuka, Barton and the city interchange, making it a practical base for public servants working in the Parliamentary Triangle or Barton's government precinct without needing to rely on a car for every trip.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Narrabundah Early Childhood School and St Benedict's Primary School catering to the early years, and Narrabundah College providing senior secondary schooling within the suburb itself. This spread of options, from preschool through to year 12, is one of the suburb's quieter drawcards for families wanting to settle in one place for the long haul.
Parks & recreation
The surrounding landscape does a lot of the work here. Red Hill Nature Reserve, on the suburb's doorstep, offers walking and mountain-bike trails with sweeping views over Canberra, while the playing fields and open reserves scattered through Narrabundah and neighbouring Griffith give families and dog walkers plenty of everyday green space without needing to travel far.
Housing & architecture
Narrabundah's streets are dominated by the classic Canberra mix of established brick and weatherboard homes on generous blocks, many dating from the suburb's early-to-mid-20th-century development, alongside a growing number of townhouses and apartment developments closer to the Kingston and Griffith borders. Current listings reflect that blend: houses make up 57% of stock, apartments and units 25%, townhouses 14% and vacant land the remaining 2%, giving buyers a genuine choice between a classic Canberra cottage, a low-maintenance townhouse or a modern unit.
The property market
Narrabundah's property market has been firmly on the move, with house prices climbing 11.6% recently to a median of $1.30 million, underlining the suburb's enduring appeal to families and downsizers wanting inner-south land and character. Units offer a considerably more accessible entry point at a median of $588,000, while renters are looking at a median of $750 per week, figures that place Narrabundah squarely among Canberra's sought-after, established inner-south addresses rather than its budget suburbs.
Market snapshot
Narrabundah property market
Median sale price
$1.30m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$775k
Median
$1.30m
Premium
$1.94m
Days on market
62
Auction clearance
58%
Sold this year
55
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -0.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Narrabundah by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Narrabundah, ACT 2604.
Population
6,455
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$2,353
median, per week
Median rent
$440
per week
Median mortgage
$2,392
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Narrabundah
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Narrabundah
$1.15m
19 Arunta Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
17 Vaughan Gardens
Sold ~July 2026
$930k
22/21 Keira Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.43m
4B Lumeah Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.12m
18 Kootara Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.67m
11 Strzelecki Place
Sold ~July 2026
$670k
70/44 Jerrabomberra Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$1m
6 Arinya Street
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
Narrabundah suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Narrabundah?
The median house price in Narrabundah, ACT is $1.30m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.6%.
How much is rent in Narrabundah?
The median weekly rent in Narrabundah is around $750 per week.
Is Narrabundah a good place to live?
Narrabundah is a medium-density suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, located in the inner south of the city. Narrabundah is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 6,455 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Narrabundah?
Narrabundah has a population of 6,455 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Narrabundah?
There are 3 schools in or near Narrabundah, including Narrabundah Early Childhood School, St Benedict's Primary School and Narrabundah College.
How long do homes take to sell in Narrabundah?
Properties in Narrabundah take around 62 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 58%.
How much do you need to buy in Narrabundah?
Entry-level properties in Narrabundah start around $775k, while premium homes reach $1.94m.
What suburbs are near Narrabundah?
Suburbs near Narrabundah include Symonston, Red Hill, Griffith, Kingston and Barton.
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Properties in Narrabundah
Recently constructed single-level residence on tree-lined Arunta Street
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Easy care living in the Inner South
LOCATION, LOCATION!!
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Resort-Style Apartment with Pool, Tennis Court & Flexible Loft Living
A Much-Loved Inner South Home with Exceptional Future Potential
