O'Connor
ACT 2602 • Australian Capital Territory
About O'Connor
O'Connor is a well-established suburb in Canberra's inner north, situated approximately 4 kilometres from the city centre within the Australian Capital Territory. Covering around 4.1 square kilometres at an elevation of 606 metres, it has a population of 5,917 with a relatively young median age of 35. The median household income of $2,518 per week reflects the suburb's proximity to major government employment precincts and the Australian National University.
Residents benefit from O'Connor's access to the ANU campus to the south, the Braddon dining and café precinct nearby, and the natural bushland of Black Mountain Reserve bordering the suburb's western edge. The area features a mix of post-war government housing, sympathetically renovated homes, and newer infill development along tree-lined streets. Its strong representation of young adults and public sector workers gives O'Connor a vibrant, community-minded atmosphere that remains one of Canberra's most sought-after inner-north addresses.
O'Connor falls under postcode 2602 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kurrajong electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Majura Avenue
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Cowper Street
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Phillip Avenue
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Davenport Street
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114 Maitland Street
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136 Brigalow Street
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Goodwin Street
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Brigalow Street
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48 Dyandra Street
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Macpherson Street
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Macarthur Avenue
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Knox Street
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Fleming Street
Housing 2021 Census
204 state housing + 30 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 235
- 2. India 113
- 3. China 94
- 4. New Zealand 88
- 5. United States 83
- 6. Germany 55
- 7. Vietnam 43
- 8. Malaysia 40
- 9. Nepal 34
- 10. South Africa 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)