Average rent in Reid, ACT2026

Reid is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 1km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 1,544 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $430/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 46% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$430/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
1,544

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Canberra
1 km
Households renting
46%
Separate houses
36%
Flats / apartments
41%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Reid

Reid runs close to the the ACT median rent of $446/week, with renters paying around $430/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Reid from the state norm is its renter density — 46% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 36% separate houses and 41% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 1,544, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 30% of residents were born overseas. At 1km from Canberra, Reid 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 Reid?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Reid, ACT was $430. 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 Reid rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Reid came in at $430 — 4% below. Reid sits 1km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 36% separate houses and 41% flats).
Which suburbs near Reid have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Reid's $430/week (ABS 2021): Lyneham, Banks, Weston. On the higher end, you've got Watson, Page, McKellar. 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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