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Best Suburbs in Australian Capital Territory, Ranked.
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Top 25 Highest R-Score Suburbs in Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
| Rank & Suburb | Council Area (LGA) | R-Score | Median Price | Gross Yield | Vacancy | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Coombs (2611) | Canberra (ACT) | 100/100 | $550,000 | 7.8% | 36% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 City (2600) | Canberra (ACT) | 100/100 | $510,000 | 6.5% | 9.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Fadden (2904) | Canberra (ACT) | 100/100 | $950,000 | 4.9% | 1.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 Symonston (2609) | Canberra (ACT) | 99/100 | $545,000 | 6.7% | 13.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Weston (2326) | Canberra (ACT) | 99/100 | $800,000 | 5.1% | 3.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 Belconnen (2615) | Canberra (ACT) | 98/100 | $630,000 | 5.4% | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Casey (2913) | Canberra (ACT) | 98/100 | $840,000 | 4.9% | 4.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Stirling (2611) | Canberra (ACT) | 98/100 | $845,000 | 4.8% | 0.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #9 Uriarra Village (2611) | Canberra (ACT) | 98/100 | $926,000 | 4.8% | 33.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #10 Forde (2912) | Canberra (ACT) | 98/100 | $970,000 | 4.6% | 1.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #11 Gungahlin (2617) | Canberra (ACT) | 97/100 | $945,000 | 4.7% | 4.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #12 Jacka (2914) | Canberra (ACT) | 96/100 | $905,000 | 6.3% | 5.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #13 Parkes (2600) | Canberra (ACT) | 96/100 | $710,000 | 6.3% | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #14 Melba (2615) | Canberra (ACT) | 96/100 | $912,000 | 4.7% | 1.9% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #15 Lawson (2617) | Canberra (ACT) | 95/100 | $730,000 | 8.6% | 133.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #16 Oaks Estate (2620) | Canberra (ACT) | 95/100 | $765,000 | 5.4% | 2.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #17 Phillip (2606) | Canberra (ACT) | 94/100 | $730,000 | 5.3% | 8.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #18 Greenway (2900) | Canberra (ACT) | 94/100 | $770,500 | 5.1% | 8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #19 Moncrieff (2914) | Canberra (ACT) | 93/100 | $1,092,000 | 4.1% | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #20 Reid (2612) | Canberra (ACT) | 92/100 | $1,800,000 | 5.3% | 11.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #21 Throsby (2914) | Canberra (ACT) | 92/100 | $1,146,000 | 4.5% | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #22 Fraser (2615) | Canberra (ACT) | 91/100 | $925,000 | 4.3% | 1.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #23 Conder (2906) | Canberra (ACT) | 89/100 | $990,000 | 4.1% | 0.4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #24 Mckellar (2617) | Canberra (ACT) | 89/100 | $1,090,000 | 3.8% | 0.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #25 Waramanga (2611) | Canberra (ACT) | 89/100 | $910,000 | 3.7% | 0.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
Highest Rental Yield Suburbs Under $750k in Australian Capital Territory
| Rank & Suburb | Council Area (LGA) | Gross Yield | Median Price | R-Score | Vacancy | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Lawson (2617) | Canberra (ACT) | 8.6% ($1200/wk) | $730,000 | 95/100 | 133.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 Coombs (2611) | Canberra (ACT) | 7.8% ($825/wk) | $550,000 | 100/100 | 36% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Symonston (2609) | Canberra (ACT) | 6.7% ($700/wk) | $545,000 | 99/100 | 13.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 City (2600) | Canberra (ACT) | 6.5% ($650/wk) | $510,000 | 100/100 | 9.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Parkes (2600) | Canberra (ACT) | 6.3% ($860/wk) | $710,000 | 96/100 | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 Belconnen (2615) | Canberra (ACT) | 5.4% ($650/wk) | $630,000 | 98/100 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Phillip (2606) | Canberra (ACT) | 5.3% ($775/wk) | $730,000 | 94/100 | 8.6% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Acton (2601) | Canberra (ACT) | 4.4% ($535/wk) | $635,000 | 73/100 | 0% | Suburb · Streets → |
Lowest Vacancy Rate Suburbs in Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
| Rank & Suburb | Council Area (LGA) | Vacancy Rate | R-Score | Median Price | Gross Yield | Drill Down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Calwell (2905) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.3% | 84/100 | $886,000 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #2 Isabella Plains (2903) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.3% | 70/100 | $861,000 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #3 Conder (2906) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.4% | 89/100 | $990,000 | 4.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #4 Waramanga (2611) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.5% | 89/100 | $910,000 | 3.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #5 Chisholm (2905) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.5% | 71/100 | $950,000 | 3.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #6 Holder (2611) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.6% | 83/100 | $1,027,000 | 3.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #7 Theodore (2905) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.6% | 83/100 | $931,000 | 3.7% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #8 Bonython (2900) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.6% | 79/100 | $930,000 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #9 Gilmore (2905) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.6% | 74/100 | $931,000 | 4.5% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #10 Aranda (2614) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.7% | 85/100 | $1,365,000 | 3.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #11 Richardson (2904) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.7% | 77/100 | $852,000 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #12 Torrens (2607) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.7% | 75/100 | $980,000 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #13 Kambah (2092) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.7% | 74/100 | $965,000 | 4% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #14 Mckellar (2617) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.8% | 89/100 | $1,090,000 | 3.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #15 Banks (2905) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.8% | 88/100 | $865,000 | 4.1% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #16 Stirling (2611) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.9% | 98/100 | $845,000 | 4.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #17 Macgregor (2615) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.9% | 82/100 | $783,000 | 4.3% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #18 Pearce (2607) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.9% | 82/100 | $1,140,000 | 3.8% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #19 Dunlop (2615) | Canberra (ACT) | 0.9% | 77/100 | $902,000 | 4.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
| #20 Ainslie (2601) | Canberra (ACT) | 1% | 80/100 | $1,275,000 | 3.2% | Suburb · Streets → |
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Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Leaderboard FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Best Suburbs in Australian Capital Territory
What are the best suburbs to invest in Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in 2026?
Based on the Sept 2026 Ripehouse 27-indicator suburb bake across 110 scored suburbs in Australian Capital Territory, highest-ranking suburbs include Coombs (R-Score 100/100, median $550,000, yield 7.8%); City (R-Score 100/100, median $510,000, yield 6.5%); Fadden (R-Score 100/100, median $950,000, yield 4.9%); Symonston (R-Score 99/100, median $545,000, yield 6.7%); Weston (R-Score 99/100, median $800,000, yield 5.1%); Belconnen (R-Score 98/100, median $630,000, yield 5.4%).
Which Australian Capital Territory suburbs under $750,000 have the highest rental yield?
Among Australian Capital Territory suburbs with a median price under $750,000 and an R-Score of 60+/100 (Sept 2026), top gross rental yields include Lawson (8.6% yield, median $730,000, R-Score 95/100), Coombs (7.8% yield, median $550,000, R-Score 100/100), Symonston (6.7% yield, median $545,000, R-Score 99/100), City (6.5% yield, median $510,000, R-Score 100/100), Parkes (6.3% yield, median $710,000, R-Score 96/100).
How do I check the best streets inside a Australian Capital Territory suburb?
Click "Streets →" next to any Australian Capital Territory suburb in the tables above (or search at ripehouseadvisory.com.au/streets) to see how every residential street in that suburb scores on ABS 2021 Census SA1 owner-occupancy (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield.