What are the main job opportunities in Canberra?

Canberra offers broad opportunities across the public sector, health, education, construction and professional services, with strong Canberra job opportunities in government agencies and universities.

What is the lifestyle like in Canberra for families?

Canberra balances urban amenities with green spaces, good schools and safe neighbourhoods, supporting a family-friendly lifestyle.

Is Canberra suitable for families with schools?

Yes. Canberra has multiple schools, three universities in the region, and a network of educational facilities that cater to families relocating for work.

What are the key towns or areas around Canberra?

Civic, Belconnen, Woden and Gungahlin are major hubs, each offering different housing options and commuting patterns.

How is transport and connectivity in the Canberra region?

The region is well connected by road networks and a single regional airport; commuting between town centres is common for many workers.

What healthcare services are available?

There are nine hospitals and a strong health sector supporting Canberra employment and regional healthcare needs.

How affordable is housing in Canberra?

Rent and mortgage costs are around $450 and $480 per week respectively, with a varied housing stock including detached houses and flats.

Is the Canberra job market competitive?

Competition varies by sector, but there are many opportunities across diverse industries, especially in construction, transport and professional services.

Is Canberra suitable for remote work?

Many employers offer flexible or remote work options, supported by Canberra’s digital infrastructure, while still providing access to local services and amenities.

How do I apply for jobs through ViewJobs?

Visit ViewJobs, search Canberra, ACT region, create a profile, upload your CV and apply to roles that fit your skills.

Canberra.

The nation's capital — public service, defence, research, tech.

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Information & Communication TechnologyTop hiring sector

$163.6kMedian advertised salary

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Region snapshot

Life in Canberra

Official figures

Australian Capital Territory (ABS)

Figures for Canberra cover ABS region Australian Capital Territory (GCCSA 8ACTE).

Estimated resident population: 484,630; ABS, 2025 · up 8.9% since 2020^[1]
Unemployment rate: 4.7%; ViewJobs analysis of ABS, September 2026 · up 0.4 points on September 2025^[2]^[3]
Employed people: 273,746; ViewJobs analysis of ABS, September 2026 · up 0.3% since September 2025^[2]^[3]
Average salary and wages per earner: $89,324; ViewJobs analysis of ATO, 2023–24^[4]^[5]

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Sources

Australian Bureau of Statistics, Data by Region, v1.6.0. dbr.abs.gov.au. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Accessed 25 October 2026.
Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Labour Force, September 2026. abs.gov.au/statistics/labour/employment-and-unemployment/regional-labour-force/sep-2026/MLF1.xlsx. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Accessed 25 October 2026.
ViewJobs, ViewJobs analysis of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Regional Labour Force, September 2026. abs.gov.au/statistics/labour/employment-and-unemployment/regional-labour-force/latest-release. Capital city, state and national figures are sums of the ABS's modelled labour market regions, with rates worked out from the sums.
Australian Taxation Office, Taxation Statistics, 2023–24. data.gov.au/data/dataset/faea4485-f407-457d-97f8-3f0822ccd654/resource/9d8577b7-a096-4758-9b3b-0649f3b83de7/download/ts24individual06taxablestatusstatesa4postcode.xlsx. Licence: CC BY 2.5 AU. Accessed 26 October 2026.
ViewJobs, ViewJobs analysis of the Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics, 2023–24. ato.gov.au/about-ato/research-and-statistics/in-detail/taxation-statistics. Capital city, state and national figures are sums of SA4 regions.

Region profile

Median age

35 yrs

Median weekly rent

$450/wk

Median weekly mortgage

$480/wk

Region size

2358.13 (Sq Kms)

Largest city

Canberra

Infrastructure

Airport

Hospitals

Universities

Housing

174,972households3avg household size

Separate houses109,09762%
Semi-detached14,3208%
Flats & apartments35,09320%
Attached to shop150%
Caravans & cabins3610%
Other dwellings16,0869%

Industry mix

33,760businesses across the region

Construction & transport9,210 (27%)
Wholesale, retail & hospitality3,937 (12%)
Manufacturing719 (2%)
Farming & forestry367 (1%)
Mining & utilities130 (0%)
Telecommunications70 (0%)
Other19,327 (57%)

Region profile, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.

Region snapshot

By the numbers

2,001 live roles across Canberra

248 new roles this week· 994 in the last 30 days

▲ 22 roles week-over-week

Job types

Share of live roles by employment type.

Full-time1689 (83%)
Casual202 (10%)
Part-time70 (3%)
Temporary53 (3%)
Contract25 (1%)
Apprenticeship6 (0%)

Top employers

Most active employers hiring in-region.

Advertised salary

Which industries pay most in Canberra.

$163.6kmedian across live roles

Information & Communication Technology$242.1k
Education & Training$93k

Talent in Canberra

Candidates active in-region · aggregate only.

120job seekers in the talent pool

Communication8Teamwork7Time Management6Customer Service6Customer service5Project Management4Conflict Resolution3Microsoft Office Suite3

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The Canberra roles by industry. Each tile opens that industry across Australia.

A telecom technician in a harness lines up a dish on a mobile tower high above a wheatbelt town.

535 roles26%Information & Communication Technology

A nurse checks a drip beside a hospital bed, paddocks outside the ward window.

173 roles8%Healthcare & Medical

An Air Force aircraft technician in ear defenders shines a torch on the nose gear of a jet on the flight line at dusk.

163 roles8%Government & Defence

A consultant puts a sticky note up on a strategy wall for a client team in a converted woolstore.

136 roles7%Consulting & Strategy

A barista steams milk at the coffee machine in a country café.

105 roles5%Hospitality & Tourism

A shop assistant stocks the top shelf of a country general store.

97 roles5%Retail & Consumer Products

A site engineer checks a girder lift against her tablet as a new bridge crosses the river.

95 roles5%Engineering

A support worker and her client sit together at a kitchen table by an open window.

84 roles4%Community Services & Development

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Living & working

Living and working in Canberra

A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape Canberra.

There are about 174,972 households, with an average size around 3 people. The housing stock includes 109,097 separate houses and 35,093 flats or apartments, with median rent around $450 per week and median mortgage about $480.

Towns in Canberra

Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the largest population centre in the Australian Capital Territory. With an estimated population of 484,630 as of 2025, Canberra is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest Australian city by population. The city occupies most of the northern quadrant of the Australian Capital Territory, and its urban sprawl borders the state of New South Wales to the northwest, northeast and southeast. The Brindabellas are located south and west of the city, and form the northern part of the Australian Alps, the country's highest mountain range.
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Canberra job FAQs

What are the main job opportunities in Canberra?: Canberra offers broad opportunities across the public sector, health, education, construction and professional services, with strong Canberra job opportunities in government agencies and universities.
What is the lifestyle like in Canberra for families?: Canberra balances urban amenities with green spaces, good schools and safe neighbourhoods, supporting a family-friendly lifestyle.
Is Canberra suitable for families with schools?: Yes. Canberra has multiple schools, three universities in the region, and a network of educational facilities that cater to families relocating for work.
What are the key towns or areas around Canberra?: Civic, Belconnen, Woden and Gungahlin are major hubs, each offering different housing options and commuting patterns.
How is transport and connectivity in the Canberra region?: The region is well connected by road networks and a single regional airport; commuting between town centres is common for many workers.
What healthcare services are available?: There are nine hospitals and a strong health sector supporting Canberra employment and regional healthcare needs.
How affordable is housing in Canberra?: Rent and mortgage costs are around $450 and $480 per week respectively, with a varied housing stock including detached houses and flats.
Is the Canberra job market competitive?: Competition varies by sector, but there are many opportunities across diverse industries, especially in construction, transport and professional services.
Is Canberra suitable for remote work?: Many employers offer flexible or remote work options, supported by Canberra’s digital infrastructure, while still providing access to local services and amenities.
How do I apply for jobs through ViewJobs?: Visit ViewJobs, search Canberra, ACT region, create a profile, upload your CV and apply to roles that fit your skills.