Moncrieff
ACT 2914 • Australian Capital Territory
About Moncrieff
Moncrieff is one of Canberra's newest suburbs, located in the Gungahlin district with land releases beginning in 2014. Named after celebrated Australian singer Gladys Moncrieff, the suburb now houses over 5,300 residents with a strong median income of around $65,000. At 631 metres elevation in the northern reaches of the ACT, it represents modern Australian suburban planning at its best.
The master-planned community features extensive green spaces, walking paths, and a 2.5-hectare town park. Proximity to Gungahlin Town Centre provides comprehensive shopping and dining, while the light rail extension improves city connectivity. Moncrieff attracts young professionals and families seeking contemporary homes in a well-designed, community-focused environment. It's new Canberra done right—planned, green, and family-oriented.
Moncrieff falls under postcode 2914 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yerrabi electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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Katherine Avenue
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Burdekin Avenue
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Wimmera Street
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Cnr Mapleton Ave & Wimmera St
Housing 2021 Census
103 state housing + 10 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 758
- 2. China 142
- 3. Pakistan 134
- 4. Philippines 104
- 5. Bangladesh 99
- 6. England 80
- 7. Nepal 73
- 8. Sri Lanka 72
- 9. South Korea 60
- 10. New Zealand 44
Ancestry 2021 Census
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