Page

ACT 2614 • Australian Capital Territory

3,054
Population (2021)
$48,464
Median Income
1.32 km²
Area
$438/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyEstablishedSuburbanAffordableGovernment Workers

About Page

Page is a well-established residential suburb in the Belconnen district of Canberra, ACT. With a population of around 3,050, it covers 1.3 square kilometres and was established in 1968. Named after former Prime Minister Sir Earle Page, the suburb features streets named after Australian scientists. It has a mature, leafy character typical of Canberra's planned suburbs.

Page offers a small local shopping centre with essential services, and is close to the Belconnen Town Centre for major shopping and dining. The suburb has good access to schools, parks, and cycling paths. Its central Belconnen location provides convenient access to the wider Canberra region. Page is popular with families and public servants seeking affordable, quiet living within easy reach of the city centre.

Page falls under postcode 2614 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ginninderra electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2614
Urban Area
Belconnen
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.24°, 149.05°
Statistical Area
Australian Capital Territory
Area
1.32 km²
Elevation
602m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 31, 39 — Belconnen Town Centre 5 min
  • Route 31 — City Bus Station (Civic) 25 min

Commute to Canberra City (Civic)

Distance
10 km
By Bus
25 min
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ No train station. Well-served by ACTION buses. Light rail extends to nearby Belconnen.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops within walking distance; good cycling infrastructure but most trips benefit from a car or bus.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$438
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.3%

67 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,025
Census 2021
3,054
1.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,028
Income 2021
$48,464
18.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,963
Born Overseas 945

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 114
  • 2. India 101
  • 3. China 62
  • 4. Vietnam 45
  • 5. Nepal 43
  • 6. Philippines 31
  • 7. New Zealand 28
  • 8. Scotland 25
  • 9. Sri Lanka 23
  • 10. Italy 22

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 955
Australian 927
Irish 382
Scottish 299
Chinese 139
German 123
Indian 115
Italian 87
Australian Aboriginal 62
Vietnamese 58

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,366
Both parents born in Australia
1,113
Both parents born overseas
354
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
40.9%
Christianity
39.5%
Buddhism
3.7%
Hinduism
3.5%
Islam
2.9%
Sikhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
164 (5.4%)
5-14 years
315 (10.3%)
15-19 years
117 (3.8%)
20-24 years
175 (5.7%)
25-34 years
517 (16.9%)
35-44 years
403 (13.2%)
45-54 years
324 (10.6%)
55-64 years
236 (7.7%)
65-74 years
242 (7.9%)
75-84 years
304 (10.0%)
85+ years
246 (8.1%)

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