ACT2601· Pop. 2,848Tuggeranong Community Council

ACTON

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

$1,165,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

2.5%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

3.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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ACTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$550/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.56%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

ACTON is a metropolitan ACT suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,232/wk

$103k taxable p.a.

Renters

61.7%

36.2% owner-occupier

Median age

22.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

14%

72% apartments

Degree qualified

66.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

37.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

130 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1.6 km

Inner city

Days on market

19 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

69.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

45 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

148.4 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

8,605/km²

Very dense urban

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

0/ 100

5.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: ACT Policing · 2025 Q2

School quality

Top tier

1125ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

56/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 50 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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