Moving to Phillip ACT 2606
What the official numbers say about living in Phillip — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $440 a week, against a median household income of $2,075 a week.
About 49% of homes are owner-occupied and 50% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Phillip grew 150% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,082 → 5,197 people).
Around 50% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Nepal, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Malayalam, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Phillip sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (63% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Canberra, 6.2 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Tuggeranong Bus Interchange, 8 km south.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 10.6 km north-east.
The Canberra CBD is roughly 8 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 33 schools · 81 cafes & restaurants · 13 supermarkets · 7 parks — see them all on the Phillip profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: The Canberra College 650 m · Sts Peter & Paul Primary School 800 m · Malkara School 950 m · Canberra Christian School 1.5 km · Hughes Primary School 1.6 km · Marist College Canberra 1.6 km · Mawson Primary School 1.7 km · Curtin Primary 1.8 km
Groceries: Woolworths 350 m · Coles 350 m · Sun Gift House 750 m · Spice World 800 m · IGA 1.3 km · IGA 1.4 km · Friendly Grocer 1.4 km · Garran Friendly Grocers 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Woden Town Park 150 m · Arabanoo Park 150 m · Eddison Park 550 m · Clarrie Hermes Park 1.4 km · Tyagarah Park 1.6 km · Rosalie Gascoigne Park 2.3 km · Waramanga District Playing Fields 3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Phillip, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Pied Currawong · Magpie-lark · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Galah · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Phillip, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip here | 5,197 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Lyons | 3,271 | — | 9/10 | 12% |
| Chifley | 2,680 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Hughes | 3,210 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Pearce | 2,687 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Garran | 3,706 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| Mawson | 3,440 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Unincorporated ACT — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bean — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2606 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Phillip profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $440 a week, and about 50% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 150% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,082 people to 5,197. It sits about 8 km from the Canberra CBD in a straight line, and Canberra station is roughly 6.2 km away. Local government is Unincorporated ACT council, and the federal seat is Bean.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Phillip vs Kambah · Phillip vs Wanniassa.
Nearby guides: Lyons · Chifley · Hughes · Pearce · Garran · Mawson.
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