Average rent in McKellar, ACT — 2026

McKellar sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 9km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 2,740 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $438/week — below the the ACT state median of $446/week. 19% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$438/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,740

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Canberra
9 km
Households renting
19%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in McKellar

McKellar runs roughly with the the ACT state median — renters typically pay $438/week, close to the $446/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (80% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 19% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (94%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 43 and a population around 2,740. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 30% of residents were born overseas. McKellar is 9km from Canberra, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in McKellar?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in McKellar, ACT was $438. 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 McKellar rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while McKellar came in at $438 — 2% below. McKellar sits 9km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 94% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near McKellar have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than McKellar's $438/week (ABS 2021) include Watson, Bruce, Belconnen. Phillip, Cook, Narrabundah 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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