Average rent in Fisher, ACT2026

Fisher sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 11km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 3,219 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $415/week — below the the ACT state median of $446/week. 19% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$415/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,219

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Canberra
11 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Fisher

Fisher sits close to the the ACT median, with renters typically paying $415/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 78% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 19% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (83%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 40 and a population of around 3,219. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 22% of residents were born overseas. 11km from Canberra, Fisher 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 Fisher?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Fisher, ACT was $415. 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 Fisher rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Fisher sat at $415 — 7% below the state average. The suburb is 11km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (83% separate houses, 11% flats here).
Which suburbs near Fisher have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Fisher's $415/week (ABS 2021) include Chisholm, Oxley (ACT), Namadgi. Downer, Weston, Gordon (ACT) 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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