Palmerston, ACT 2817
Close to everything Canberra offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $450/wk Median
- 28.3% Renters
Palmerston Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.6k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $450
- To the CBD
- 9.7km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Palmerston Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
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.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Palmerston for the balance it strikes — close enough to Canberra's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 28.3% of the suburb's 5,579 residents rent.
Around Palmerston
Palmerston Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Palmerston Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Palmerston
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Palmerston
Real questions renters ask before moving to Palmerston.
Is Palmerston family-friendly for renters?
Palmerston has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $450/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
Is Palmerston walkable?
Palmerston carries a walkability score of 7.9/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Palmerston a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Palmerston has a 28.3% 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 Palmerston from the Canberra CBD?
Palmerston is approximately 10km from the Canberra CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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