Bruce
ACT 2617 • Australian Capital Territory
About Bruce
Bruce is a vibrant inner-suburban locality in Canberra's Belconnen district, located approximately 8 kilometres north-west of the ACT's city centre. With a population of 7,520 and a notably young median age of just 29, the suburb is strongly shaped by its proximity to the University of Canberra campus, which draws thousands of domestic and international students each year. The suburb sits at an elevation of around 619 metres in the Australian Capital Territory and records one of the higher median household incomes in Canberra at around $118,000 annually.
Bruce is home to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), one of the country's most iconic sporting facilities, and GIO Stadium, giving it a distinctly active and sporting character. The suburb is highly multicultural, with Chinese, Indian, and Nepalese communities among the most prominent, reflecting the international student and professional population. Excellent bus connections to the Belconnen Town Centre and the broader Canberra network, combined with a range of student-oriented amenities and parklands, make Bruce a dynamic and cosmopolitan place to live.
Bruce falls under postcode 2617 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ginninderra electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Emu Bank
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Heydon Crescent
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Atalumba Close
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Ashburton Circuit
Housing 2021 Census
18 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 470
- 2. India 365
- 3. Nepal 263
- 4. England 156
- 5. Vietnam 117
- 6. Sri Lanka 87
- 7. Philippines 85
- 8. New Zealand 80
- 9. Malaysia 79
- 10. United States 74
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)