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Property Investment in Canberra (ACT) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Canberra, ACT

Australia’s national capital and the surrounding Queanbeyan urban corridor. · Population ~552,263 · 198 suburbs across 2 council areas scored monthly

Canberra Average R-Score 78 / 100 — top suburb in Canberra scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Canberra top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 198 in Canberra

Canberra suburb average78

Across 146 scored suburbs in 2 LGAs

Suburb medians in Canberra range from $375,000 to $4,297,000.

3-year population movement: +5.1%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $12.4B. Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (23%), Health Care and Social Assistance (10%), Construction (8%), Education and Training (5%).

Typical suburb median price$962,500

Across 198 suburbs in Greater Canberra (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent3.9%

Median asking rent ~$750/wk · Vacancy 2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Canberra100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 198 in Canberra. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Canberra

Compare all 2 Council Areas (LGAs) in Greater Canberra

Click any council area (LGA) below to view its dedicated LGA investment research page, suburb leaderboard, and street scores.

LGA · ACTR-Score avg 79/100

Property Investment in Canberra (ACT)

131 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $970,000Yield 3.9%
LGA · NSWR-Score avg 77/100

Property Investment in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional

67 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $877,500Yield 3.8%
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Canberra Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Canberra, ACT

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Canberra.

Is Canberra a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Canberra (ACT) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 78/100 across 198 suburbs and 2 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Canberra, the typical suburb median price sits around $962,500, median rent is $750/wk, gross rental yield is 3.9%, and vacancy averages 2%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Canberra?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Canberra right now include Araluen (R-Score 100/100, median $380,000), Captains Flat (R-Score 100/100, median $385,500), City (R-Score 100/100, median $510,000), Coombs (R-Score 100/100, median $550,000), Fadden (R-Score 100/100, median $950,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Canberra, ACT?

Across Canberra’s 198 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 3.9%, median weekly asking rent is $750/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 2%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Canberra currently include Lawson (8.6%), Coombs (7.8%), Araluen (7.5%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Canberra?

Greater Canberra comprises 2 Local Government Areas (Canberra (ACT), Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional), covering an estimated population of 552,263 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Canberra suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Canberra is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Canberra below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.