Nicholls, ACT 2731
Inner-Canberra convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $502/wk Median
- 14.6% Renters
Nicholls Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.7k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $502
- To the CBD
- 10.8km
- Walkability
- 9.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Nicholls Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Nicholls is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 6,680 residents, a smaller but steady 14.6% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $502 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Nicholls
Nicholls Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Nicholls Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Nicholls
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Nicholls
Real questions renters ask before moving to Nicholls.
Is Nicholls walkable?
Nicholls carries a walkability score of 9.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Nicholls a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Nicholls has a 14.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Nicholls from the Canberra CBD?
Nicholls is approximately 11km from the Canberra CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 21-36 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Nicholls?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Nicholls is $502. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $502 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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