Holt
ACT 2615 • Australian Capital Territory
About Holt
Holt is a well-established residential suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, located approximately 12 kilometres north-west of the Canberra CBD at an elevation of 575 metres. Gazetted in 1970 and named after Prime Minister Harold Holt, the suburb covers 3.3 square kilometres and had a population of 5,628 at the 2021 census. Holt sits alongside open farm and bushland, borders the Molonglo River corridor, and is served by the Kippax Centre group shopping precinct, which anchors the surrounding neighbourhood.
Holt offers a multicultural, family-friendly environment with a relatively young median age of 36, reflecting its popularity with young families, migrants and public servants. The suburb features local parks, sporting ovals, primary schools and the Kippax Fair shopping centre with an ALDI supermarket. Residents enjoy proximity to the Ginninderra Falls Tourist Park, Belconnen Magpies golf course, and the Molonglo River walking and cycling trails. Affordable rental prices by Canberra standards and frequent bus connections to Belconnen Town Centre and the city make Holt a practical choice for those working across the ACT.
Holt falls under postcode 2615 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ginninderra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 35, 38 — Belconnen Town Centre 15 min
- 38, 52 — Canberra City (Civic) 30-40 min
- 62 — Gungahlin / Mitchell 35 min
Commute to Canberra City (Civic)
🛣️ Belconnen Town Centre is the key local hub at 4-5km, accessible in ~15 min by bus. ACT Government campus in Belconnen is also a major employer within easy reach.
Kippax Centre provides walkable access to daily shopping for residents near the centre of the suburb. Outer streets are more car-dependent. Good cycling infrastructure connects to the Belconnen network.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ALDI50 - 60 Hardwick Crescent, Holt ACT 2615
Schools
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Bettington Court
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Ratcliffe Crescent
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Tillyard Drive
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Starke Street
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100 Starke Street
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O'Loghlen Street
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Hirschfeld Crescent
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Copland Drive
Housing 2021 Census
169 state housing + 35 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. India 183
- 2. England 169
- 3. Philippines 78
- 4. Nepal 67
- 5. Vietnam 56
- 6. China 55
- 7. New Zealand 47
- 8. Germany 45
- 9. South Africa 30
- 10. Pakistan 29
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)