Moving to Weston ACT 2611
What the official numbers say about living in Weston — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $2,361 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Weston grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,254 → 4,000 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, French, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Weston sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Canberra, 8.6 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Tuggeranong Bus Interchange, 8.5 km south.
Nearest airport: Canberra Airport, 13 km east.
The Canberra CBD is roughly 9 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 30 schools · 68 cafes & restaurants · 15 supermarkets · 12 parks — see them all on the Weston profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Jude's Primary School 750 m · Canberra Montessori School 950 m · Islamic School of Canberra 1 km · Orana Steiner School 1.3 km · St John Vianney's Primary School 1.5 km · Arawang Primary School 1.8 km · Stromlo High School 1.8 km · Curtin Primary 2.2 km
Groceries: Woolworths 500 m · Aldi 550 m · Weston Asian Grocery 600 m · Foodworks 1.2 km · Waramanga General Store Newsagency 1.6 km · Spar 1.6 km · IGA 1.8 km · Spar 2.1 km
Parks and reserves: Fetherston Gardens 850 m · Bill Kennedy Memorial Park 1.1 km · Waramanga District Playing Fields 1.7 km · Rivett Community Park 2.1 km · Chapman Neighbourhood Oval 2.3 km · Link Park 2.4 km · Weston Creek Dog Park 2.8 km · Argus Park 2.8 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Weston, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Pied Currawong · Magpie-lark · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Galah · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Weston, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston here | 4,000 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Holder | 2,816 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Stirling | 2,191 | — | 9/10 | 17% |
| Waramanga | 2,785 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Rivett | 3,354 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
| Lyons | 3,271 | — | 9/10 | 12% |
| Fisher | 3,219 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
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 2611 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Weston profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,254 people to 4,000. It sits about 9 km from the Canberra CBD in a straight line. Local government is Unincorporated ACT council, and the federal seat is Bean.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Weston vs Holder · Weston vs Stirling.
Nearby guides: Holder · Stirling · Waramanga · Rivett · Lyons · Fisher.
Keep an eye on Weston
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