ACT2914· Pop. 34,576City of Canberra (ACT)

AMAROO

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

52

Liveability score

60

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

3.2%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Est.

2.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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AMAROO 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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Median rent

$480/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.83%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

AMAROO is a metropolitan ACT suburb with moderate 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 3.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,841/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.8%

66.6% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

71%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

57.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

36.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

610 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

20 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

42 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

146.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

919/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2914

🏫4 Primary📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Mother Teresa School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1102(85%)
716 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls38% top SEA quarter

Throsby School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1096(83%)
316 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls40% top SEA quarter

Good Shepherd Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1095(83%)
762 students18:1 student–teacher51% girls35% top SEA quarter

Neville Bonner Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1058(71%)
606 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls28% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

Taqwa School

Independent · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1099(84%)
407 students16:1 student–teacher53% girls39% top SEA quarter

Amaroo School

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(76%)
1,638 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls31% top SEA quarter

Harrison School

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1058(71%)
1,365 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls27% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
63/ 100

11.0 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average
1083ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 24 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

36

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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