Average rent in Gowrie (ACT), ACT2026

Gowrie (ACT) is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 15km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 3,140 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $440/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 16% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$440/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,140

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Canberra
15 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Gowrie (ACT)

Gowrie (ACT) sits close to the the ACT median, with renters typically paying $440/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 (99%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 38 and a population of around 3,140. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 20% of residents were born overseas. 15km from Canberra, Gowrie (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 Gowrie (ACT)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Gowrie (ACT), ACT was $440. 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 Gowrie (ACT) rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Gowrie (ACT) sat at $440 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 15km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (99% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Gowrie (ACT) have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Gowrie (ACT)'s $440/week (ABS 2021): McKellar, Page, Watson. On the higher end, you've got Duffy, Bonython, Calwell. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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