Average rent in Denman Prospect, ACT2026

Denman Prospect sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 9km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 2,759 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $498/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 14% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,759

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Canberra
9 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
49%
Flats / apartments
26%
Born overseas
42%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Denman Prospect

Denman Prospect commands one of the higher rent points in the ACT, with the typical renter paying $498/week — about 12% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (85% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (49%). 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 2,759, the median age is 31, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Denman Prospect is 9km from Canberra. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Denman Prospect?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Denman Prospect, ACT was $498. 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 Denman Prospect rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Denman Prospect sat at $498 — 12% above the state average. The suburb is 9km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (49% separate houses, 26% flats here).
Which suburbs near Denman Prospect have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Denman Prospect's $498/week (ABS 2021): Braddon, Weetangera, Flynn (ACT). On the higher end, you've got Red Hill (ACT), Dickson, Casey. 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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