Wanniassa
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Wanniassa, ACT 2903.
About Wanniassa
Welcome to Wanniassa
Wanniassa sits in Canberra's Tuggeranong Valley, roughly 18 kilometres south of the city centre, sandwiched between the Monash and Erindale district hubs. It's one of the valley's larger, more established suburbs, built around the classic Canberra formula of curving streets, generous blocks and easy access to green space.
With a population of about 7,885 and a median age of 39, Wanniassa has long been a magnet for families and long-term residents rather than a transient rental market. It suits people who want a settled, suburban lifestyle with schools, shops and sporting facilities close at hand, without giving up quick access to the rest of Tuggeranong and the wider south side.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Wanniassa revolves around the local shopping centre and the nearby Erindale precinct, which brings together cafes, takeaway options and everyday services within a short drive or walk for most residents. It's not a suburb built around a buzzing main street, but that's part of its appeal — locals tend to head to Erindale or Tuggeranong Town Centre for a bigger night out or a wider spread of restaurants, while keeping day-to-day errands close to home.
The surrounding suburbs of Monash, Gowrie, Oxley, Fadden and Richardson share a similar rhythm, and there's a genuine sense of the Tuggeranong Valley operating as one connected community rather than a string of isolated pockets.
Schools & families
Education is one of Wanniassa's strong suits, with an unusually deep bench of options within or right on its borders. Families can choose from Wanniassa Hills Primary School and Wanniassa School's Junior Campus for public primary schooling, or St Anthony's Parish Primary School and Trinity Christian School for a faith-based alternative. Older students typically move on to Erindale College or St Mary MacKillop College's Wanniassa campus, both well regarded and close enough for an easy commute.
This concentration of schools, combined with the suburb's steady median age of 39, points to a community where families often settle in for the long haul rather than moving through quickly.
Parks & recreation
Wanniassa backs onto the kind of open space Canberra suburbs are known for, with reserves, ovals and walking paths woven through the residential blocks. The nearby Wanniassa Hills and connecting nature reserves offer a bit of bushland escape without leaving the suburb, and the flat, well-connected streets make it an easy place for walking, cycling or simply letting kids range a bit further on weekends.
Sporting clubs and ovals dotted around the suburb and its neighbours give locals plenty of options for weekend sport, and the broader Tuggeranong Valley includes larger recreational assets like Lake Tuggeranong not far away.
Getting around
Wanniassa is well served by Canberra's road network, with easy access onto Athllon Drive and Erindale Drive connecting residents to the rest of Tuggeranong and, via the Monaro Highway, into the city in around 20 to 25 minutes' drive. Bus routes link the suburb to Erindale, Tuggeranong Town Centre and onward services into civic, making it manageable for those without a car, though like most of Canberra it's a suburb where having one makes life considerably easier.
Its central position within the valley, bordered by Monash, Gowrie, Oxley, Fadden and Richardson, means residents are rarely more than a few minutes from a neighbouring shopping strip or school if their own doesn't have what they need.
The property market
Wanniassa's median house price currently sits at $837,000, having recorded growth of 4.3% recently — a solid result that reflects steady demand for established family homes in the Tuggeranong Valley. Median rent is $650 a week, putting the suburb in the mainstream of Canberra's rental market rather than at the premium end.
The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached: 79% of current listings are houses, with townhouses making up 15% and apartments or units just 6%. That mix suits the suburb's character as a family-oriented, low-density area, and it means buyers chasing a freestanding home with a yard have considerably more choice here than they would in Canberra's inner suburbs or newer high-density developments.
Market snapshot
Wanniassa property market
Median sale price
$837k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$700k
Median
$837k
Premium
$953k
Days on market
24
Auction clearance
75%
Sold this year
60
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -0.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Wanniassa by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Wanniassa, ACT 2903.
Population
7,885
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$2,295
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,100
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Wanniassa
Government school catchment
Wanniassa School - Junior Campus
Independent & Catholic schools
St Mary MacKillop College - Wanniassa Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Wanniassa
$950k
52 Guthridge Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
52 Holden Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
6 Spiers Place
Sold ~July 2026
$910k
28 Sainsbury Street
Sold ~July 2026
$880k
6 Spensley Place
Sold ~July 2026
$790k
10 Curtain Place
Sold ~July 2026
$980k
33 Spensley Place
Sold ~July 2026
$840k
106 Maltby Circuit
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
Wanniassa suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Wanniassa?
The median house price in Wanniassa, ACT is $837k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.3%.
How much is rent in Wanniassa?
The median weekly rent in Wanniassa is around $650 per week.
Is Wanniassa a good place to live?
Wanniassa is a suburb in Australia's capital, Canberra: more specifically, in the city's southern district of Tuggeranong. Wanniassa is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 7,885 and 7 schools in the area.
What is the population of Wanniassa?
Wanniassa has a population of 7,885 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Wanniassa?
There are 7 schools in or near Wanniassa, including Trinity Christian School, St Anthony's Parish Primary School and Wanniassa Hills Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Wanniassa?
Properties in Wanniassa take around 24 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 75%.
How much do you need to buy in Wanniassa?
Entry-level properties in Wanniassa start around $700k, while premium homes reach $953k.
What suburbs are near Wanniassa?
Suburbs near Wanniassa include Monash, Gowrie, Oxley, Fadden and Richardson.
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