Average rent in Holt, ACT2026

Holt sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 12km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 5,628 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $396/week — below the the ACT state median of $446/week. 27% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$396/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,628

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Canberra
12 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
59%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Holt

Holt comes in cheaper than most of the ACT — the typical renter pays $396/week, around 11% below the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 70% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 27% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (59%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,628, median age 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 25% of residents were born overseas. At 12km from Canberra, Holt typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Holt?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Holt, ACT was $396. 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 Holt rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Holt came in at $396 — 11% below. Holt sits 12km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 59% separate houses and 7% flats).
Which suburbs near Holt have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Holt's $396/week (ABS 2021): Richardson, Conder, Scullin. On the higher end, you've got Namadgi, Oxley (ACT), Higgins. 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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