Average rent in Belconnen, ACT — 2026

Belconnen runs close to the the ACT median rent of $446/week, with renters paying around $430/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Belconnen from the state norm is its renter density — 64% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 0% separate houses and 75% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 8,502, the median age is 30, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 50% of residents were born overseas. At 8km from Canberra, Belconnen typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.