Average rent in Lawson, ACT — 2026
Lawson sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 7km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 2,739 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $548/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 46% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$548/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 2,739
- Median age
- 28
- Distance to Canberra
- 7 km
- Households renting
- 46%
- Separate houses
- 20%
- Flats / apartments
- 17%
- Born overseas
- 50%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Unincorporated ACT
ABS 2021
Renting in Lawson
Lawson is one of the more expensive parts of the ACT to rent in — the typical renter pays $548/week, around 23% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 53% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (20%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 7km from Canberra, with a population of around 2,739 and a median age of 28. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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