Average rent in Fraser, ACT2026

Fraser is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 13km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 2,126 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 10% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,126

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Canberra
13 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
17%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Fraser

Fraser runs roughly with the the ACT state median — renters typically pay $450/week, close to the $446/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (89% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 10% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (96%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 41 and a population around 2,126. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 17% of residents were born overseas. Fraser is 13km from Canberra, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Fraser?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Fraser, ACT was $450. 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 Fraser rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Fraser sat at $450 — 1% above the state average. The suburb is 13km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (96% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Fraser have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Fraser's $450/week (ABS 2021) include Calwell, Duffy, Bonython. O'Connor (ACT), Franklin, Kaleen 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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