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Property Investment in Canberra (ACT), ACT

131 suburbs in Canberra (ACT) council area · Part of Greater Canberra · Population ~484,630 · 163,539 dwellings · 2,358 km²

Canberra (ACT) Council Average R-Score 79 / 100 — top suburb in Canberra (ACT) 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.

Top suburb in Canberra (ACT)100

Highest R-Score out of 131 suburbs in Canberra (ACT)

Canberra (ACT) council average79

Across 111 scored suburbs in Canberra (ACT)

Suburb medians in Canberra (ACT) range from $510,000 to $4,150,000.

3-year population movement: +5.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.3% of stock (~4,128 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $10.2B. Key employment sectors: Public Administration and Safety (32%), Education and Training (10%), Health Care and Social Assistance (10%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (10%).

Typical suburb median price$970,000

Across 131 suburbs in Canberra (ACT) (Sept 2026) · ~64 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.9%

Median asking rent ~$750/wk · Vacancy 1.8%.

Top suburb R-Score in Canberra (ACT)100/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Canberra (ACT)

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Canberra (ACT) (Australian Capital Territory).

Is Canberra (ACT) (ACT) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Canberra (ACT) (Australian Capital Territory) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 79/100 across 131 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Canberra (ACT), the typical suburb median price is $970,000, median weekly rent is $750/wk, gross rental yield is 3.9%, and vacancy sits at 1.8%.

Which suburbs in Canberra (ACT) have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Canberra (ACT) (ACT) are City (100/100, median $510,000), Coombs (100/100, median $550,000), Fadden (100/100, median $950,000), Symonston (99/100, median $545,000), Weston (99/100, median $800,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Canberra (ACT)?

Across Canberra (ACT) (ACT), the median suburb property price is $970,000, median asking rent is $750/wk, and median gross yield is 3.9%, with homes averaging 64 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Canberra (ACT) include Lawson (8.6%), Coombs (7.8%), Symonston (6.7%).

What are the demographics and size of the Canberra (ACT) council area?

Canberra (ACT) is a Local Government Area in Australian Capital Territory (part of Greater Canberra) with an ABS estimated resident population of 484,630, approximately 163,539 dwellings, covering 2,358 sq km.

What are the best streets in Canberra (ACT) (ACT)?

Every street across all 131 suburbs in Canberra (ACT) is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.