Average rent in Braddon, ACT2026

Braddon is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 1km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 6,383 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $495/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 60% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$495/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,383

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Canberra
1 km
Households renting
60%
Separate houses
5%
Flats / apartments
81%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Braddon

Braddon sits well above the the ACT median, with the typical renter paying $495/week — that's 11% over the state-wide $446/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 60%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (81%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Canberra. About 34% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 1km from the Canberra CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Braddon?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Braddon, ACT was $495. 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 Braddon rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Braddon sat at $495 — 11% above the state average. The suburb is 1km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (5% separate houses, 81% flats here).
Which suburbs near Braddon have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Braddon's $495/week (ABS 2021) include Weetangera, Flynn (ACT), Coombs. Denman Prospect, Red Hill (ACT), Dickson sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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