Average rent in Flynn (ACT), ACT2026

Flynn (ACT) is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 12km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 3,671 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $481/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 16% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$481/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,671

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Canberra
12 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Flynn (ACT)

Flynn (ACT) sits close to the the ACT median, with renters typically paying $481/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 83% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 16% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (97%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 37 and a population of around 3,671. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 20% of residents were born overseas. 12km from Canberra, Flynn (ACT) 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 Flynn (ACT)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Flynn (ACT), ACT was $481. 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 Flynn (ACT) rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Flynn (ACT) sat at $481 — 8% above the state average. The suburb is 12km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (97% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Flynn (ACT) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Flynn (ACT)'s $481/week (ABS 2021) include Coombs, Turner, Torrens. Weetangera, Braddon, Denman Prospect 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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