Average rent in Duntroon, ACT — 2026
Duntroon sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 4km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 1,974 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $270/week — below the the ACT state median of $446/week. 95% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$270/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 1,974
- Median age
- 21
- Distance to Canberra
- 4 km
- Households renting
- 95%
- Separate houses
- 95%
- Flats / apartments
- 0%
- Born overseas
- 16%
- Top occupation
- Managers
- LGA
- Unincorporated ACT
ABS 2021
Renting in Duntroon
Duntroon runs cheaper than the the ACT median — renters typically pay $270/week, about 39% under the state baseline of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). The standout figure is the renter share: 95% of households rent, well above the state-wide norm. That combination — lower rent plus renter-heavy — usually signals a more active rental market with quicker turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point. Housing mix is 95% separate houses and 0% flats. Population is around 1,974, median age 21, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 16% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb is 4km from Canberra. Stock moves fast — staying flexible on inspection times pays off.
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