Deakin, ACT 2723
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $560/wk Median
- 20.7% Renters
Deakin Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.1k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $560
- To the CBD
- 5km
- Walkability
- 8.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Deakin Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Deakin is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 3,124 residents, a solid minority 20.7% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $560 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Deakin
Deakin Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Deakin Reserve
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Deakin
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Deakin
Real questions renters ask before moving to Deakin.
How much does it cost to rent in Deakin?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Deakin is $560. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $560 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Deakin a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Deakin has a 20.7% 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.
Is Deakin family-friendly for renters?
Deakin has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $560/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
Is Deakin walkable?
Deakin carries a walkability score of 8.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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