Average rent in Kambah, ACT2026

Kambah is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 13km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 15,670 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 21% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,670

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Canberra
13 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Kambah

Kambah sits below the the ACT median, with the typical renter paying $400/week — 10% less than the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 76% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 21% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (85%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 15,670, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 21% of residents were born overseas. Kambah is 13km from Canberra, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kambah?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kambah, ACT was $400. 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 Kambah rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Kambah sat at $400 — 10% below the state average. The suburb is 13km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (85% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kambah have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kambah's $400/week (ABS 2021): Holt, Richardson, Scullin. On the higher end, you've got Chisholm, Florey, Fisher. 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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