Average rent in Majura, ACT2026

Majura is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 7km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 296 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $365/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 38% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$365/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
296

ABS 2021

Median age
27
Distance to Canberra
7 km
Households renting
38%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
17%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Majura

Majura sits below the the ACT median, with the typical renter paying $365/week — 18% less than the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 46% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 38% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (93%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 296, the median age is 27, and the most common occupation is Managers. 17% of residents were born overseas. Majura is 7km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Majura?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Majura, ACT was $365. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Majura rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Majura came in at $365 — 18% below. Majura sits 7km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 93% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Majura have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Majura's $365/week (ABS 2021) include Lyons (ACT), Kowen, Fyshwick. Ainslie, Hackett, Hawker 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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