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Deakin, Australia
Australian Capital Territory · Australia
Deakin is a small town in Australian Capital Territory, Australia with a population of 2,940. Elevation: 1,959 ft (597 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Deakin
Deakin is a suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Development began in the 1920s, although the vast majority of the suburb was built after 1945. It is a largely residential suburb. It includes The Lodge and the Royal Australian Mint.
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| Population | 2,940 |
| Population Density | 2,827 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.3193°, 149.1031° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Australian Capital Territory |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.7 inches (832 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.0 inches (3 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,303 |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
About Deakin
Deakin is a small town in Australia (Australian Capital Territory) with a population of 2,940. The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet (597 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 41°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Deakin vs Australia Average
Income: Deakin vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $53,303 |
| 29% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,303 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 279 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $315,400 |
| 12% above Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,577 |
| 36% above Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 77.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,176 |
Property Tax
Climate in Deakin
Deakin has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 841 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below Australia avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,827/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.3193°N, 149.1031°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°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 | 41°F (5°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 |
Deakin has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 41°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").
Schools in Deakin
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Alfred Deakin High School | - | - | - | - |
| Canberra Girls Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Deakin School for Early Learning | - | - | - | - |
| Canberra Girls' Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Deakin
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIGE! | alternative rock, classic rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC AFL | live sports, sports talk | AAC 238 kbps |
Museums in Deakin
| 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 | ||||
| Lanyon Homestead | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Tuggeranong Schoolhouse Museum |
Libraries in Deakin
| 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 | |||||
| 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 Deakin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Food Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Capital Region Farmers Market | |||||
| Lanyon Marketplace |
Restaurants in Deakin
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Deakin
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Deakin
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Deakin
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Deakin
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Deakin
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Deakin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attitude | ||||
| Attitude |
Stadiums & Teams in Deakin
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Deakin
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Snow Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Deakin
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport | CBR | Medium Airport |
| Goulburn Airport | GUL | Medium Airport |
| Adaminaby Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bakblok Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bondo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Braidwood Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cabramurra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Collector Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Currandooley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gundaroo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hall Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wallaroo Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wee Jasper Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Deakin
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Deakin Post Office | |
| Deakin Post Office | |
| Deakin West Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Deakin
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Deakin
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Canberra House of Prayer | |
| St Lukes Anglican Church | |
| Uniting Church in Australia |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Deakin
What is the population of Deakin?
Deakin has a population of 2,940 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,827 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Deakin expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,303, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $315,400 (12% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,577 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Deakin?
Deakin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 41°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches.
How is the job market in Deakin?
The job market in Deakin is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,025. There are 279 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Deakin?
The median home value in Deakin is $315,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,577. The homeownership rate is 77.9%.