Average rent in Phillip, ACT2026

Phillip is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 8km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 5,197 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $440/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 49% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$440/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,197

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Canberra
8 km
Households renting
49%
Separate houses
0%
Flats / apartments
67%
Born overseas
44%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Phillip

Phillip runs close to the the ACT median rent of $446/week, with renters paying around $440/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Phillip from the state norm is its renter density — 49% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 0% separate houses and 67% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 5,197, the median age is 32, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 44% of residents were born overseas. At 8km from Canberra, Phillip typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Phillip?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Phillip, ACT was $440. 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 Phillip rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Phillip sat at $440 — 1% below the state average. The suburb is 8km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (0% separate houses, 67% flats here).
Which suburbs near Phillip have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Phillip's $440/week (ABS 2021): McKellar, Page, Watson. On the higher end, you've got Duffy, Bonython, Calwell. 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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