O'Malley, ACT 2756
Close to everything Canberra offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- City fringe
- $975/wk Median
- 10.4% Renters
O'Malley Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 928
- Median age
- 51
- Median weekly rent
- $975
- To the CBD
- 8.3km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 2
ABS 2021 Census
O'Malley Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
O'Malley is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 928 residents, a smaller but steady 10.4% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $975 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around O'Malley
O'Malley Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
O'Malley Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in O'Malley
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in O'Malley
Real questions renters ask before moving to O'Malley.
What's the community like in O'Malley?
O'Malley has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 928, giving the suburb a small and quiet feel.
How far is O'Malley from the Canberra CBD?
O'Malley is approximately 8km from the Canberra CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 18-33 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in O'Malley?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in O'Malley is $975. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $975 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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