Average rent in Campbell, ACT — 2026
Campbell is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 2km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 4,588 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 34% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$550/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 4,588
- Median age
- 38
- Distance to Canberra
- 2 km
- Households renting
- 34%
- Separate houses
- 47%
- Flats / apartments
- 41%
- Born overseas
- 22%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Unincorporated ACT
ABS 2021
Renting in Campbell
Campbell commands one of the higher rent points in the ACT, with the typical renter paying $550/week — about 23% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (64% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (47%). 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 4,588, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Campbell is 2km from Canberra. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.
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