Amaroo, Australia

Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Amaroo is a small city in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 5,628. Elevation: 2,051 ft (625 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0

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5,628 Population 5,628/sq mi density

2,051 ft Elevation 625 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 10°C

25.2 in Annual Rain

Australia / Sydney Timezone

$40,797 Median Income

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$40,797 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$259,200 home value, $1,296/mo rent

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About Amaroo

Amaroo is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia district of Gungahlin and was gazetted on 18 October 1991. Amaroo means 'a beautiful place' in Nyoongar. Place names in Amaroo such as Shoalhaven Avenue are named after Australian rivers and lakes. Amaroo is adjacent to the suburbs of Ngunnawal, Gungahlin, Moncrieff, Forde, Bonner and Jacka. The suburb is bounded by Mirrabei Drive and Horse Park Drive and Gundaroo Drive. The suburb is located approximately 1.4 km from the Gungahlin Town Centre and 15 km from the centre of Canberra.

People

Population5,628

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density5,628/mi²

Economy

Median Income$40,797

Per Capita$40,797

Unemployment4.1%

Housing

Home Value$259,200

Rent$1,296

Ownership71.9%

Housing Units2,251

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)

Rain25.2 in/yr

Sunny Days316/yr

Elevation2,051 ft (625 m)

Population	5,628
Population Density	5,628 / sq mi
Elevation	2,051 ft (625 m)
Coordinates	-35.1696°, 149.1280°
Timezone	Australia/Sydney
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Australian Capital Territory
Average Temperature	49°F (10°C)
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation	25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$40,797
Median Age	35.0 years

About Amaroo

Amaroo is a small city in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 5,628. The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet (625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Amaroo has a population of 5,628 with a density of 5,628 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,628

Total Population

5,628

People / sq mi

35.0yrs

Median Age

10% below Australia avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Amaroo vs Australia Average

The median household income in Amaroo is $40,797, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,797. The average weekly wage is $785, 45% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 535 business establishments.

Income: Amaroo vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$40,797
	46% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income	$40,797
Avg Weekly Wage	$785

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.1%
	14% above Australia avg

Establishments (County)	535

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Amaroo is $259,200, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,296 (11% above the national average of $1,163). 71.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,251 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$259,200
	8% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,296
	11% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	71.9%
Owner-Occupied	71.9%
Renter-Occupied	28.1%
Housing Units	2,251

Property Tax

Climate in Amaroo

Amaroo has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 596 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	22°C / 72°F	14.2° / 29.7°	56.7
Feb	20.8°C / 69°F	13.7° / 28°	60.0
Mar	18.2°C / 65°F	11.1° / 25.2°	49.5
Apr	13.8°C / 57°F	6.7° / 20.9°	28.4
May	9.8°C / 50°F	2.9° / 16.6°	28.3
Jun	7.3°C / 45°F	1.4° / 13.2°	49.4
Jul	6.2°C / 43°F	0.2° / 12.3°	41.5
Aug	7.6°C / 46°F	1° / 14.1°	44.2
Sep	10.6°C / 51°F	3.6° / 17.5°	57.2
Oct	13.6°C / 56°F	6.4° / 20.9°	51.8
Nov	17°C / 63°F	9.7° / 24.3°	67.9
Dec	19.7°C / 67°F	12.1° / 27.3°	61.0

Amaroo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,051 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below Australia avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,051 ft (625 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	5,628/sq mi
Coordinates	-35.1696°N, 149.1280°W
Timezone	Australia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"

34% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Feb 28, 2004	16 km SSE of Junee, Australia	M3.9	134 km
Jun 22, 2012	23 km N of Boorowa, Australia	M3.8	111 km
Apr 19, 2012	36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia	M3.7	48 km
Apr 1, 1990	35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia	M3.4	150 km
May 20, 1991	23 km S of Cowra, Australia	M3.4	130 km
Mar 2, 2006	23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.4	41 km
Jul 11, 2003	15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia	M3.3	131 km
Aug 18, 2007	10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia	M3.2	144 km
May 18, 2001	12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.2	99 km
Nov 9, 2002	13 km NE of Berridale, Australia	M3.2	124 km
Jul 27, 2003	36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia	M3.1	120 km
Dec 12, 1992	18 km W of Boorowa, Australia	M3.1	97 km
Apr 21, 2006	20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	40 km
Feb 27, 2000	14 km SSE of Young, Australia	M3.1	108 km
Jan 14, 2003	5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia	M3.1	20 km
May 17, 2003	8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia	M3.0	132 km
Jul 2, 1992	4 km NNE of Yass, Australia	M3.0	44 km
Feb 27, 2002	10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia	M3.0	97 km
Nov 24, 1991	18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia	M2.9	75 km
Oct 25, 2001	9 km NE of Tumut, Australia	M2.9	76 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
February	69°F (20°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
March	64°F (18°C)	2.2 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.2 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
June	44°F (7°C)	1.8 in	Driest
July	37°F (3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
August	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in
September	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
November	60°F (16°C)	2.9 in
December	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in

Amaroo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Amaroo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Amaroo School	-	-	-	-
Good Shepherd Primary School	-	-	-	-
Nido Early School	-	-	-	-
Nido Early School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Amaroo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
NIGE!	alternative rock, classic rock	AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Amaroo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Australian War Memorial
Calthorpes House
Canberra Fire Museum
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Railway Museum
Canberra Space Centre
Hall School Museum
Museum of Australian Democracy
National Archives of Australia
National Capital Exhibition
National Dinosaur Museum
National Film & Sound Archive
Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum
Queanbeyan Printing Museum
St Johns Schoolhouse Museum

Libraries in Amaroo

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
ACT Heritage Library		0.0
ACT Public Library Erindale		0.0
ANU Law Library		0.0
ArchivesACT		0.0
ArchivesACT		0.0
Belconnen Library		0.0
Black Mountain Library		0.0
Black Mountain Library		0.0
Civic Library		0.0
Civic Library		0.0
CSIRO Black Mountain		0.0
Dickson Library		0.0
Dickson Library		0.0
Dickson Library		0.0
Gungahlin Public Library		0.0
Hancock Library East Wing		0.0
Hancock Library West Wing		0.0
JB Chifley Building		0.0
Kingston Library		0.0
Kingston Library		0.0
Kippax Public Library		0.0
Meg's Toy Box		0.0
Meg's Toy Box		0.0
Murrumbateman Library		0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature		0.0
National Centre for Australian Children's Literature		0.0
National Library of Australia		0.0
Old Senior School Library		0.0
Queanbeyan City Council Library		0.0
R.G. Menzies Library		0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia		0.0
Research Library of the National Museum of Australia		0.0
School of Art Library		0.0
School of Art Library		0.0
Senior Library		0.0
Tuggeranong Library		0.0
Woden Library		0.0
Woden Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Amaroo

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Capital Food Market
Capital Region Farmers Market
Capital Region Farmers Market

Restaurants in Amaroo

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aao Jee Indian Restaurant

Da Nunzio Caffe Bar Ristorante

NH8

Stonehouse Bar & Cafe

Sushi Co

The Chimney

The Saffron Room

Cafes in Amaroo

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Butters Patisserie

Caffe al Lago

U&CO Cafe

Veterinaries in Amaroo

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Small Friends Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Amaroo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

United

Breweries in Amaroo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Attitude
Attitude

Stadiums & Teams in Amaroo

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Amaroo

14 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Canberra Airport	CBR	Medium Airport
Goulburn Airport	GUL	Medium Airport
2nd Crookwell Airfield	-	Small Airport
Bakblok Airport	-	Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Braidwood Airport	-	Small Airport
Collector Airport	-	Small Airport
Crookwell Airport	-	Small Airport
Currandooley Airport	-	Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport	-	Small Airport
Hall Airport	-	Small Airport
Harden Airport	-	Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Amaroo

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
ACT Pain and Wellness Clinic
Belconnen Chiropractic Centre
Belconnen Mall Medical Centre
Canberra Complementary Health Practice
Central Outpatients
Child Health Clinic
Chiropractic Life
ICON Cancer Centre Canberra
Nephrocare Northside Dialysis Clinic
Orthoclinic Specialist Orthodontics
QSCAN Bruce
Western Creek Medical Practice

Quick Facts

Timezone

Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital	Canberra
Population	24,992,369
Area	7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD)	$1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita	$65,058
HDI	0.946
Life expectancy	83.1 years
Internet users	97.1%
Urban population	87.5%
Currency	AUD (Dollar)
Languages	English
Calling code	+61
TLD	.au
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 26	Australia Day	Australia Day
Mar 2	Labour Day	Labour Day
Mar 9	Adelaide Cup Day	Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9	Canberra Day	Canberra Day
Mar 9	Eight Hours Day	Eight Hours Day
Mar 9	Labour Day	Labour Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 4	Holy Saturday	Easter Eve
Apr 5	Easter Sunday	Easter Sunday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
Apr 25	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
Apr 27	Anzac Day	Anzac Day
May 4	Labour Day	Labour Day
May 4	May Day	May Day
Jun 1	Reconciliation Day	Reconciliation Day
Jun 1	Western Australia Day	Western Australia Day
Jun 8	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Aug 3	Picnic Day	Picnic Day
Sep 28	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	King's Birthday	King's Birthday
Oct 5	Labour Day	Labour Day
Nov 3	Melbourne Cup	Melbourne Cup
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	St. Stephen's Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amaroo

What is the population of Amaroo?

Amaroo has a population of 5,628 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5,628 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Amaroo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $40,797, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,200 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Amaroo?

Amaroo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Amaroo?

Amaroo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $785. There are 535 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Amaroo?

The median home value in Amaroo is $259,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,296. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.

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About Amaroo

People

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Climate

About Amaroo

Population

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Amaroo vs Australia Average

Income: Amaroo vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Climate in Amaroo

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Monthly Weather

Schools in Amaroo

Radio Stations near Amaroo

Museums in Amaroo

Libraries in Amaroo

Farmers Markets in Amaroo

Restaurants in Amaroo

Cafes in Amaroo

Veterinaries in Amaroo

Gas Stations in Amaroo

Breweries in Amaroo

Stadiums & Teams in Amaroo

Airports Near Amaroo

Treatment Centers in Amaroo

Quick Facts

🇦🇺 About Australia

Public Holidays in Australia

Frequently Asked Questions About Amaroo

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