Average rent in Weston, ACT — 2026

Weston is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 9km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 4,000 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is below the the ACT median of $446/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,000

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Canberra
9 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
74%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Weston

Weston runs roughly with the the ACT state median — renters typically pay $420/week, close to the $446/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (74% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 22% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (74%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 42 and a population around 4,000. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 25% of residents were born overseas. Weston is 9km from Canberra, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Weston?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Weston, ACT was $420. 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 Weston rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Weston came in at $420 — 6% below. Weston sits 9km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 74% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Weston have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Weston's $420/week (ABS 2021): Florey, Fisher, Chisholm. On the higher end, you've got Banks, Lyneham, Bruce. 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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