Throsby
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Throsby, ACT 2914.
About Throsby
Welcome to Throsby
Throsby is one of the newer additions to Canberra's Gungahlin district, tucked in the capital's north beside the Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve. Around 20 kilometres from the city centre, it's a suburb built largely from scratch in the last decade, which shows in its wide streets, contemporary housing and the sense that most things – footpaths, parks, the local school – are still fairly new.
With a population of just 2,405 and a median age of 31, Throsby attracts young families and professionals drawn to its proximity to bushland reserve on one side and the established Gungahlin town centre on the other. It sits alongside Forde, Bonner, Franklin and Harrison, forming part of the broader Gungahlin growth corridor that has become one of Canberra's most sought-after areas for new housing.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Throsby tends to revolve around the outdoors, with Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve on the suburb's doorstep offering walking trails, wildlife spotting and a genuine bushland backdrop that's rare this close to a major town centre. For cafes, restaurants and everyday dining, residents typically head a short drive to Gungahlin town centre or over to Franklin and Harrison, both of which have grown their own local strips of shops and eateries as the district has filled in.
Shopping
Throsby itself is primarily residential, so day-to-day shopping is generally done at the Gungahlin Marketplace or the retail strips in neighbouring Franklin and Harrison, both a few minutes away by car. Gungahlin town centre, the retail and civic hub for the district, offers a fuller range of supermarkets, specialty stores and services, making it the natural go-to for most household needs.
Getting around
Throsby is well served by Canberra's road network, with easy access to Horse Park Drive and the Federal Highway connecting residents to Gungahlin, the city and beyond. The suburb also sits close to stops on Canberra's light rail line via Gungahlin, giving locals a direct rapid transit option into the city centre without needing to rely solely on cars, a genuine drawcard for commuters.
Schools & families
Throsby School serves as the local primary option, giving families a school within the suburb itself rather than a commute to a neighbouring area. Combined with nearby options in Franklin, Harrison and Forde, and the broader Gungahlin network of schools, families in Throsby have a reasonable spread of educational choices as children move through primary and secondary years.
Housing & architecture
As a recently developed suburb, Throsby's housing stock is dominated by contemporary designs, with current listings split 79% houses and 21% townhouses. Blocks tend to be compact by older Canberra standards, reflecting the newer style of urban infill favoured in Gungahlin's later stages, with an emphasis on efficient floorplans, low-maintenance gardens and proximity to reserve land rather than sprawling yards.
The property market
Throsby's median house price currently sits at $1.13 million, with recent growth of 2.3% pointing to steady rather than spectacular momentum, consistent with a suburb that has largely completed its development phase and settled into a more mature trading pattern. Median rent of $825 a week reflects solid demand from tenants drawn to the newer housing stock and the reserve outlook, and with houses making up the bulk of listings, buyers are mostly choosing between established family homes rather than a large pool of apartments or townhouses.
Market snapshot
Throsby property market
Median sale price
$1.13m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$825
per week
Gross rental yield
3.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$725k
Median
$1.13m
Premium
$1.63m
Days on market
66
Auction clearance
46%
Sold this year
34
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Throsby by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Throsby, ACT 2914.
Population
2,405
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$3,181
median, per week
Median rent
$375
per week
Median mortgage
$2,710
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Throsby
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Throsby
$765k
1/22 Mulgara Loop
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
11 Banggu Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.09m
30 Dunnart Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$1.01m
4 Yabby Way
Sold ~July 2026
$980k
18 Pademelon Street
Sold ~July 2026
$425k
65 Barramundi Street
Sold ~June 2026
$699k
6A Freshwater Street
Sold ~June 2026
$949k
6 Gidgee 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
Throsby suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Throsby?
The median house price in Throsby, ACT is $1.13m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.3%.
How much is rent in Throsby?
The median weekly rent in Throsby is around $825 per week.
Is Throsby a good place to live?
Throsby is a designated suburb of Canberra, Australia in the district of Gungahlin. Throsby is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 2,405 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Throsby?
Throsby has a population of 2,405 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
What schools are in Throsby?
There is 1 school in or near Throsby, including Throsby School.
How long do homes take to sell in Throsby?
Properties in Throsby take around 66 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 46%.
How much do you need to buy in Throsby?
Entry-level properties in Throsby start around $725k, while premium homes reach $1.63m.
What suburbs are near Throsby?
Suburbs near Throsby include Harrison, Franklin, Forde, Gungahlin and Bonner.
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