Chifley, ACT 2859
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $450/wk Median
- 32.3% Renters
Chifley Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 2.7k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 9.4km
- Walkability
- 8.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Chifley Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Chifley is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 2,680 residents, a solid minority 32.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $450 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Chifley
Chifley Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Chifley Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Chifley
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Chifley
Real questions renters ask before moving to Chifley.
Is Chifley a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Chifley has a 32.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Chifley from the Canberra CBD?
Chifley is approximately 9km from the Canberra CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Chifley?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Chifley is $450. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $450 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Chifley walkable?
Chifley carries a walkability score of 8.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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