Ngunnawal
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Ngunnawal, ACT 2913.
About Ngunnawal
Welcome to Ngunnawal
Ngunnawal is a quiet, well-established residential suburb in the Gungahlin district of Canberra, sitting roughly 13 kilometres north of the city centre. Developed predominantly through the 1990s and 2000s, it carries a relaxed, family-oriented character that stands apart from the busier town-centre energy of neighbouring Gungahlin.
The suburb suits families, first-home buyers and long-term owner-occupiers who want generous house blocks, good school access and straightforward connections to the broader ACT road network — without paying a premium for proximity to the CBD. Its relatively tight-knit community and low-density streetscape give it a settled, unhurried feel that many residents are reluctant to leave.
Housing & architecture
Ngunnawal's housing stock reflects its era of development: the suburb is overwhelmingly made up of detached family homes, which account for 88% of current listings. Townhouses make up the remaining 13%, offering a more accessible entry point for buyers who want to stay in the area without stretching to a full house purchase. Block sizes tend to be generous by contemporary Canberra standards, with many homes featuring established gardens, double garages and the kind of practical floor plans that suit growing families.
The architectural style is largely consistent — brick veneer and rendered brick construction from the 1990s through to the mid-2000s — which gives the suburb's streetscapes a coherent, tidy appearance. Renovated and extended homes are increasingly common as owners invest in modernising interiors rather than moving on.
The property market
The median house price in Ngunnawal sits at $754,000, placing it at a more accessible point on the Canberra market than many comparable family suburbs closer to the CBD. Median weekly rent is $630, reflecting steady demand from public service workers, families and others drawn to the Gungahlin corridor. Recent house price growth has been measured at 1.2%, a modest but positive figure that points to underlying stability rather than speculative heat.
The suburb's appeal rests less on rapid capital growth and more on reliable demand from owner-occupiers. Its position among established neighbours — Amaroo to the east, Nicholls and Palmerston to the south, and Casey to the north — means buyers are choosing into a mature, well-serviced pocket of the ACT rather than taking a punt on an emerging fringe location.
Getting around
Ngunnawal is primarily a car-dependent suburb, and most residents drive to work, school and shopping. The Barton Highway and Gungahlin Drive provide efficient connections south toward the Canberra CBD and north toward the New South Wales border. For those commuting by public transport, bus services connect the suburb to Gungahlin Town Centre, where the Canberra Metro light rail line provides a direct link into the city.
Local streets are well-suited to cycling and walking for shorter trips within the neighbourhood. Len Waters Street serves as one of the main internal arterials, providing straightforward navigation across the suburb.
Schools & families
Ngunnawal Primary School is the centrepiece of the suburb's education offering, sitting within easy reach of most residential streets and drawing the bulk of the local primary-age population. For secondary schooling, families typically look to nearby schools in Gungahlin and surrounding suburbs, which are accessible by road or bus.
The suburb's demographic skew toward families is apparent in its streetscape — driveways with basketball hoops, well-used footpaths and a general sense that this is a place where children grow up rather than pass through. The presence of green open space throughout the suburb adds to its suitability for families with young children.
Parks & recreation
Ngunnawal contains a number of local parks and open green spaces distributed across the suburb. While they may lack the landmark status of larger regional parks, these local reserves serve as everyday amenity — places for afternoon walks, weekend kick-abouts and letting dogs off leads. The flat to gently rolling terrain makes the suburb particularly easy to move around on foot or by bike.
For more expansive recreation, the broader Gungahlin district offers additional options, and the Centenary Trail and regional open space corridors of the ACT are within a short drive. The suburb's open space is an underappreciated part of what makes it work well as a long-term family address.
Lifestyle & shopping
Day-to-day convenience is well catered for within the suburb itself. The Ngunnawal IGA handles most grocery needs without requiring a trip to a major centre, while a United service station and a handful of local businesses — including Dollar Choice and Amaznails — round out the local retail offering. It is a modest strip by design: this is a suburb built around residential life, not retail activation.
For a broader shopping and dining experience, Gungahlin Town Centre is just minutes away and provides supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, a cinema and a full range of retail. The town centre's continued growth means Ngunnawal residents are rarely far from the amenity they need, while still being able to return to a noticeably quieter home environment.
Market snapshot
Ngunnawal property market
Median sale price
$760k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$630
per week
Gross rental yield
4.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$631k
Median
$760k
Premium
$924k
Days on market
29
Auction clearance
76%
Sold this year
163
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 Ngunnawal by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Ngunnawal, ACT 2913.
Population
10,957
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$2,219
median, per week
Median rent
$450
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Ngunnawal
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Ngunnawal
$645k
1/84 Wanganeen Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$685k
34 Maynard Street
Sold ~July 2026
$791k
4 Yerra Court
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
9 Bamir Square
Sold ~July 2026
$686k
14 Gubbity Street
Sold ~July 2026
$705k
122 Burrumarra Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$575k
10/46 Paul Coe Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$875k
Address withheld
Sold ~July 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
Ngunnawal suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Ngunnawal?
The median house price in Ngunnawal, ACT is $760k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.4%.
How much is rent in Ngunnawal?
The median weekly rent in Ngunnawal is around $630 per week.
Is Ngunnawal a good place to live?
Ngunnawal is a suburb in the district of Gungahlin in Canberra, Australia. Ngunnawal is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 10,957 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Ngunnawal?
Ngunnawal has a population of 10,957 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Ngunnawal?
There is 1 school in or near Ngunnawal, including Ngunnawal Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Ngunnawal?
Properties in Ngunnawal take around 29 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 76%.
How much do you need to buy in Ngunnawal?
Entry-level properties in Ngunnawal start around $631k, while premium homes reach $924k.
What suburbs are near Ngunnawal?
Suburbs near Ngunnawal include Amaroo, Gungahlin, Casey, Palmerston and Nicholls.
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