Gilmore
ACT 2905 • Australian Capital Territory
About Gilmore
Gilmore is a suburban neighbourhood in the Tuggeranong district of Canberra, ACT, located 21 kilometres south of Canberra CBD. With a population of 2,706 at the 2021 census, it covers 2 square kilometres at an elevation of 661 metres. The suburb was established in 1985 and named after Dame Mary Gilmore, the renowned Australian poet and journalist. Streets are named after journalists, particularly female journalists, reflecting the suburb's commemorative theme.
Gilmore is a quiet, well-established residential suburb popular with families and public servants. It features well-maintained homes on generous blocks, leafy streetscapes, and several parks and playgrounds. The nearby Tuggeranong Town Centre (3 km) provides comprehensive shopping, dining, and services. Residents enjoy access to nearby Lake Tuggeranong for walking and cycling. The suburb offers affordable housing by Canberra standards and a strong sense of suburban community.
Gilmore falls under postcode 2905 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brindabella electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- R5 Rapid — Tuggeranong to Woden via Erindale 15-20 mins to Woden
- Route 289 — Tuggeranong Town Centre 10 mins
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ No train or light rail service to Tuggeranong. Bus services via Woden interchange. Future light rail stage 3 may extend to Tuggeranong.
Suburban layout with footpaths and local parks, but shopping and services require a drive to Tuggeranong Town Centre or Erindale.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hurtle Avenue
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Casey Crescent
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Downard Street
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120 Casey Crescent
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Hambidge Crescent
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Hambidge Crescent
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Gilmore Crescent
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Heagney Crescent
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Ellerston Avenue
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Ellerston Avenue
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May Gibbs Close
Housing 2021 Census
85 state housing + 0 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. England 78
- 2. India 36
- 3. New Zealand 36
- 4. Philippines 33
- 5. China 18
- 6. Malaysia 17
- 7. South Africa 17
- 8. Thailand 17
- 9. Vietnam 14
- 10. Germany 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)