Average rent in Watson, ACT — 2026

Watson sits close to the the ACT median, with renters typically paying $437/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $446/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 65% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 33% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (58%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 34 and a population of around 6,727. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 26% of residents were born overseas. 6km from Canberra, Watson 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.