Average rent in Civic, ACT — 2026

Civic is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 0km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 4,835 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 62% 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
4,835

ABS 2021

Median age
27
Distance to Canberra
0 km
Households renting
62%
Separate houses
0%
Flats / apartments
100%
Born overseas
44%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Civic

Renting in Civic costs more than most of the ACT — the typical renter pays $550/week, which is 23% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (62%) living mostly in flats and apartments (100%), which fits the inner-Canberra pattern. About 44% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Civic is 0km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Civic?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Civic, ACT was $550. 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 Civic rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Civic sat at $550 — 23% above the state average. The suburb is 0km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (0% separate houses, 100% flats here).
Which suburbs near Civic have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Civic's $550/week (ABS 2021) include Lawson, Yarralumla, Tuggeranong - West. Deakin, Forrest, Forde 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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