Average rent in Strathnairn, ACT — 2026

Strathnairn sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 14km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 714 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $515/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 6% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$515/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
714

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Canberra
14 km
Households renting
6%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
49%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Strathnairn

Strathnairn is one of the more expensive parts of the ACT to rent in — the typical renter pays $515/week, around 15% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 93% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (83%) 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 14km from Canberra, with a population of around 714 and a median age of 30. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Strathnairn?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Strathnairn, ACT was $515. 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 Strathnairn rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Strathnairn came in at $515 — 15% above. Strathnairn sits 14km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 83% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Strathnairn have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Strathnairn's $515/week (ABS 2021): Kingston (ACT), Nicholls, Casey. On the higher end, you've got Isaacs, Bonner, Macarthur. 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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