Average rent in Jacka, ACT2026

Jacka sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 14km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 712 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $450/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 34% 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
712

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Canberra
14 km
Households renting
34%
Separate houses
45%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Jacka

Jacka sits close to the the ACT median, with renters typically paying $450/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 65% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 34% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (45%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 30 and a population of around 712. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 45% of residents were born overseas. 14km from Canberra, Jacka 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 Jacka?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Jacka, ACT was $450. 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 Jacka rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Jacka sat at $450 — 1% above the state average. The suburb is 14km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (45% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Jacka have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Jacka's $450/week (ABS 2021) include Calwell, Duffy, Bonython. O'Connor (ACT), Franklin, Kaleen 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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