Average rent in Kingston (ACT), ACT — 2026

Kingston (ACT) sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 4km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 6,579 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $510/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 51% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$510/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,579

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Canberra
4 km
Households renting
51%
Separate houses
3%
Flats / apartments
90%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Kingston (ACT)

Renting in Kingston (ACT) costs more than most of the ACT — the typical renter pays $510/week, which is 14% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (51%) living mostly in flats and apartments (90%), which fits the inner-Canberra pattern. About 24% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Kingston (ACT) is 4km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kingston (ACT)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kingston (ACT), ACT was $510. 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 Kingston (ACT) rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Kingston (ACT) sat at $510 — 14% above the state average. The suburb is 4km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (3% separate houses, 90% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kingston (ACT) have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kingston (ACT)'s $510/week (ABS 2021): Casey, Nicholls, Red Hill (ACT). On the higher end, you've got Strathnairn, Bonner, Isaacs. 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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