Average rent in Red Hill (ACT), ACT — 2026

Red Hill (ACT) is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 6km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 3,146 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $500/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,146

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Canberra
6 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
13%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Red Hill (ACT)

Red Hill (ACT) commands one of the higher rent points in the ACT, with the typical renter paying $500/week — about 12% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (75% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (79%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 3,146, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Red Hill (ACT) is 6km from Canberra. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Red Hill (ACT)?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Red Hill (ACT), ACT was $500. 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 Red Hill (ACT) rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Red Hill (ACT) came in at $500 — 12% above. Red Hill (ACT) sits 6km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 79% separate houses and 13% flats).
Which suburbs near Red Hill (ACT) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Red Hill (ACT)'s $500/week (ABS 2021) include Denman Prospect, Braddon, Weetangera. Nicholls, Casey, Kingston (ACT) 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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