ACT - South West, ACT 2830
Close to everything Canberra offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $385/wk Median
- 20.0% Renters
ACT - South West Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 556
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $385
- To the CBD
- 22.7km
- Walkability
- 7.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 1
ABS 2021 Census
ACT - South West Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in ACT - South West for the balance it strikes — close enough to Canberra's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 20.0% of the suburb's 556 residents rent.
Around ACT - South West
ACT - South West Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
ACT - South West Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in ACT - South West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in ACT - South West
Real questions renters ask before moving to ACT - South West.
Is ACT - South West walkable?
ACT - South West carries a walkability score of 7.7/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is ACT - South West family-friendly for renters?
ACT - South West has around 1 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $385/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
What's the community like in ACT - South West?
Locals describe ACT - South West as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 556, giving the suburb a small and quiet feel.
How far is ACT - South West from the Canberra CBD?
ACT - South West is approximately 18km from the Canberra CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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