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Acton
City in Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Overview
Acton is a dynamic suburb of Canberra, home to the renowned Australian National University and major cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Australia. Its leafy streets, lively student life, and riverside setting make it a lively pocket within Canberra's urban landscape.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Population
2,848
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.28°, 149.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,455
Local Cost
$2,340
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
705 mm
Internet Speed
44 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
170 ms
City Vibrancy
135
Coworking
2
Cafes
69
Nightlife
29
Parks
35
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1584.0
Airport
CBR
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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