Average rent in Gordon (ACT), ACT — 2026

Gordon (ACT) is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 20km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 7,892 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 19% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,892

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Canberra
20 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
69%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Gordon (ACT)

Gordon (ACT) runs roughly with the the ACT state median — renters typically pay $420/week, close to the $446/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (78% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 19% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (69%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 38 and a population around 7,892. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 21% of residents were born overseas. Gordon (ACT) is 20km 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 Gordon (ACT)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Gordon (ACT), ACT was $420. 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 Gordon (ACT) rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Gordon (ACT) sat at $420 — 6% below the state average. The suburb is 20km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (69% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Gordon (ACT) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Gordon (ACT)'s $420/week (ABS 2021) include Florey, Fisher, Chisholm. Banks, Lyneham, Bruce 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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