Average rent in Oxley (ACT), ACT — 2026

Oxley (ACT) is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 15km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 1,703 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 23% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
1,703

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Canberra
15 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Oxley (ACT)

Oxley (ACT) comes in cheaper than most of the ACT — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 10% below the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 23% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 1,703, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 19% of residents were born overseas. At 15km from Canberra, Oxley (ACT) typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Oxley (ACT)?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Oxley (ACT), ACT was $400. 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 Oxley (ACT) rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Oxley (ACT) came in at $400 — 10% below. Oxley (ACT) sits 15km 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 Oxley (ACT) have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Oxley (ACT)'s $400/week (ABS 2021): Holt, Richardson, Scullin. On the higher end, you've got Chisholm, Florey, Fisher. 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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