Average rent in Yarralumla, ACT — 2026

Yarralumla sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 3km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 3,120 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $547/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 23% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$547/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,120

ABS 2021

Median age
50
Distance to Canberra
3 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
65%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Yarralumla

Yarralumla is one of the more expensive parts of the ACT to rent in — the typical renter pays $547/week, around 23% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 74% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (65%) 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 3km from Canberra, with a population of around 3,120 and a median age of 50. 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 Yarralumla?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Yarralumla, ACT was $547. 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 Yarralumla rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Yarralumla came in at $547 — 23% above. Yarralumla sits 3km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 65% separate houses and 7% flats).
Which suburbs near Yarralumla have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Yarralumla's $547/week (ABS 2021): Tuggeranong - West, Aranda, Barton. On the higher end, you've got Lawson, Campbell, Civic. 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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