Average rent in Aranda, ACT2026

Aranda sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 5km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 2,605 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $530/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 16% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$530/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,605

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Canberra
5 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
26%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Aranda

Aranda commands one of the higher rent points in the ACT, with the typical renter paying $530/week — about 19% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (81% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (88%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 2,605, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Aranda is 5km from Canberra. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Aranda?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Aranda, ACT was $530. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Aranda rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Aranda sat at $530 — 19% above the state average. The suburb is 5km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (88% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Aranda have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Aranda's $530/week (ABS 2021): Barton, Bonner, Isaacs. On the higher end, you've got Tuggeranong - West, Yarralumla, Lawson. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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