ACT2903· Pop. 7,885City of Canberra (ACT)

WANNIASSA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

45

Liveability score

72

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.

$725,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Est.

2.9%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

Real

2.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for WANNIASSA

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

WANNIASSA 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

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.74%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.4%

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

WANNIASSA 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 2.9% 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

$2,311/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.3%

76.9% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

59%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

63.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

29.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

500 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.2 km

Middle ring

Days on market

25 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

91 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

153.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

850/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2903

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

St Anthony's Parish Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1067(74%)
421 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls28% top SEA quarter

Wanniassa Hills Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1061(72%)
340 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls30% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Erindale College

Government · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)
871 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls21% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

Trinity Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1150(95%)
1,073 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls60% top SEA quarter

Wanniassa School

Government · Yrs K-10 · Major Cities

ICSEA 991(43%)
538 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls13% 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

5.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: ACT Policing · 2025 Q2

School quality

Above average
1062ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
76/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

43

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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