Giralang
ACT 2617 • Australian Capital Territory
About Giralang
Giralang is a well-established suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, located 12 kilometres north-northwest of the CBD. Named from a Wiradhuri Aboriginal word meaning "star", the suburb was established in 1974 and has a population of around 3,370. With a median age of 38 and high median household income of $2,447 per week, Giralang is a solidly middle-class residential area with a mix of original homes and renovated properties.
Giralang offers a quiet, leafy suburban lifestyle popular with families and public servants. The suburb features Giralang Primary School, local shops, and extensive green spaces including playing fields and nature reserves. Residents enjoy proximity to the Belconnen Town Centre for major shopping and services, and the suburb is well-connected by Canberra's bus network. The area is known for its bushland setting, walking trails, and strong community atmosphere.
Giralang falls under postcode 2617 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yerrabi electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- R4 Rapid — City Interchange via Belconnen 30 mins
- 45 — Belconnen Community Bus Station 10 mins
- 51 — Dickson Interchange 25 mins
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Canberra light rail Stage 2 to Belconnen will improve future connectivity
Local shops and school within walking distance but most amenities require driving to Belconnen Town Centre
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
45 state housing + 3 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 80
- 2. China 63
- 3. New Zealand 45
- 4. India 32
- 5. Italy 30
- 6. Vietnam 23
- 7. Croatia 22
- 8. Netherlands 21
- 9. Sri Lanka 21
- 10. South Korea 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)