Average rent in Bruce, ACT — 2026

Bruce runs close to the the ACT median rent of $446/week, with renters paying around $430/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Bruce from the state norm is its renter density — 50% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 21% separate houses and 33% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 7,520, the median age is 29, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 39% of residents were born overseas. At 5km from Canberra, Bruce typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.