Isaacs
ACT 2607 • Australian Capital Territory
About Isaacs
Isaacs is a well-established residential suburb in the Woden Valley district of Canberra, located approximately 14 km south of the city centre. With a population of around 2,379 (2021 Census), it is a quiet, leafy suburb that was gazetted in 1966 and developed primarily in the late 1980s. Named after Sir Isaac Isaacs, Australia's first Australian-born Governor-General, it features a mix of detached houses on generous blocks.
Isaacs offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy access to the Woden Town Centre's shops, restaurants, and services. The suburb has its own small shopping centre, and residents benefit from proximity to several nature reserves and walking trails in the surrounding hills. It is popular with families and public servants who appreciate the short commute to Canberra's parliamentary triangle and government offices. The suburb has good schools nearby including Mawson Primary and Melrose High.
Isaacs falls under postcode 2607 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murrumbidgee electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Route 2/R2 — Woden Bus Interchange 5-10 min
- Route 2/R2 — Canberra City Centre 25-35 min
Commute to Canberra City Centre
🛣️ No train/light rail access. Woden Interchange is the main bus hub nearby. Light rail Stage 2 to Woden is under construction.
Mostly car-dependent but with reasonable bus connections to Woden and the city. Local shops within walking distance for some residents.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lambrigg Street
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64a Ainsworth Street
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Ainsworth Street
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27 Marr Street
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Marr Street
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29 Murphy Street
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Ritchie Street
Housing 2021 Census
24 state housing + 6 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 119
- 2. England 82
- 3. China 62
- 4. Sri Lanka 61
- 5. Malaysia 41
- 6. Hong Kong 35
- 7. Germany 33
- 8. New Zealand 29
- 9. Vietnam 25
- 10. Greece 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)