Average rent in O'Malley, ACT — 2026
O'Malley is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 8km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 928 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $975/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 10% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$975/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 928
- Median age
- 51
- Distance to Canberra
- 8 km
- Households renting
- 10%
- Separate houses
- 97%
- Flats / apartments
- 0%
- Born overseas
- 44%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Unincorporated ACT
ABS 2021
Renting in O'Malley
O'Malley is one of the more expensive parts of the ACT to rent in — the typical renter pays $975/week, around 119% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 87% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (97%) 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 8km from Canberra, with a population of around 928 and a median age of 51. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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