ACT2902· Pop. 15,670City of Canberra (ACT)

KAMBAH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

Liveability score

53

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.

$655,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

3.2%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

2.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.8%

modelled estimate

AI insights for KAMBAH

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

KAMBAH 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

$400/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KAMBAH 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
  • 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

$2,207/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.1%

76.4% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

69%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

58.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

33.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

560 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.1 km

Middle ring

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

31 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

156.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

851/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2902

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Thomas the Apostle Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1082(79%)
325 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls32% top SEA quarter

Taylor Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1043(66%)
286 students13:1 student–teacher43% girls25% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Namadgi School

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 978(37%)
578 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls13% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Communities@Work Galilee School

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1004(49%)
120 students9:1 student–teacher53% girls18% 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

High crime
0/ 100

3.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: ACT Policing · 2025 Q2

School quality

Average
1027ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
28/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 21 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

37

/ 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

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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