Average rent in Theodore, ACT2026

Theodore is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 19km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 3,798 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $430/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 18% 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
3,798

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Canberra
19 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
95%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Theodore

Theodore sits close to the the ACT median, with renters typically paying $430/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 81% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 18% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (95%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 36 and a population of around 3,798. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 18% of residents were born overseas. 19km from Canberra, Theodore is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Theodore?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Theodore, ACT was $430. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Theodore rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Theodore came in at $430 — 4% below. Theodore sits 19km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 95% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Theodore have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Theodore'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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