A vehicle has smashed into Prime Minister Tony Abbott's official residence in Canberra, resulting in minor injuries to the driver.

Canberra police confirmed the driver, an elderly man, accidentally drove into the wall of The Lodge on Saturday morning.

Firefighters were called to stabilise the concrete wall, which was significantly damaged.

The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Mr Abbott was not at The Lodge at the time and a police spokeswoman said there were no concerns about security.