Average rent in Cook, ACT — 2026

Cook is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 6km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 2,965 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $440/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 24% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$440/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,965

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Canberra
6 km
Households renting
24%
Separate houses
60%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Cook

Cook sits close to the the ACT median, with renters typically paying $440/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 75% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 24% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (60%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 42 and a population of around 2,965. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 24% of residents were born overseas. 6km from Canberra, Cook is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Cook?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Cook, ACT was $440. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Cook rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Cook came in at $440 — 1% below. Cook sits 6km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 60% separate houses and 3% flats).
Which suburbs near Cook have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Cook's $440/week (ABS 2021): McKellar, Page, Watson. On the higher end, you've got Duffy, Bonython, Calwell. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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