Average rent in Isabella Plains, ACT2026

Isabella Plains sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 17km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 4,329 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $450/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 19% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,329

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Canberra
17 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
75%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Isabella Plains

Isabella Plains 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 (76% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 19% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (75%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 36 and a population around 4,329. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 23% of residents were born overseas. Isabella Plains is 17km 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 Isabella Plains?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Isabella Plains, 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 Isabella Plains rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Isabella Plains sat at $450 — 1% above the state average. The suburb is 17km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (75% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Isabella Plains have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Isabella Plains's $450/week (ABS 2021): Calwell, Duffy, Bonython. On the higher end, you've got O'Connor (ACT), Franklin, Kaleen. 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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