Narrabundah, ACT 2602
Inner-Canberra convenience with a character all its own.
- City fringe
- $440/wk Median
- 36.2% Renters
Narrabundah Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.5k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $440
- To the CBD
- 6.3km
- Walkability
- 9
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Narrabundah Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Renters land in Narrabundah for the balance it strikes — close enough to Canberra's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 36.2% of the suburb's 6,455 residents rent.
Around Narrabundah
Narrabundah Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Narrabundah Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Narrabundah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Narrabundah
Real questions renters ask before moving to Narrabundah.
Is Narrabundah walkable?
Narrabundah carries a walkability score of 9.0/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Narrabundah family-friendly for renters?
Narrabundah has around 4 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $440/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
Is Narrabundah a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Narrabundah has a 36.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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