Average rent in Gungahlin, ACT — 2026

Gungahlin runs close to the the ACT median rent of $446/week, with renters paying around $450/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Gungahlin from the state norm is its renter density — 53% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 36% separate houses and 47% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 8,586, the median age is 31, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 48% of residents were born overseas. At 10km from Canberra, Gungahlin typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.