Average rent in Latham, ACT2026

Latham sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 12km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 3,767 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — below the the ACT state median of $446/week. 21% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,767

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Canberra
12 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Latham

Latham 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: 77% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 21% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (88%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 3,767, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 20% of residents were born overseas. Latham is 12km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Latham?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Latham, 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 Latham rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Latham came in at $400 — 10% below. Latham sits 12km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 88% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Latham have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Latham's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Holt, Richardson, Scullin. Chisholm, Florey, Fisher 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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