Average rent in Macgregor (ACT), ACT2026

Macgregor (ACT) is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 13km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 7,049 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $464/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$464/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,049

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Canberra
13 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
26%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Macgregor (ACT)

Macgregor (ACT) sits close to the the ACT median, with renters typically paying $464/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 78% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 20% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (91%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 34 and a population of around 7,049. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 26% of residents were born overseas. 13km from Canberra, Macgregor (ACT) 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 Macgregor (ACT)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Macgregor (ACT), ACT was $464. 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 Macgregor (ACT) rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Macgregor (ACT) came in at $464 — 4% above. Macgregor (ACT) sits 13km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 91% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Macgregor (ACT) have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Macgregor (ACT)'s $464/week (ABS 2021): Griffith (ACT), Wright, Franklin. On the higher end, you've got Holder, Dunlop, Evatt. 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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