Calwell, ACT 2704
Inner-Canberra convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $448/wk Median
- 14.9% Renters
Calwell Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.7k
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $448
- To the CBD
- 17.8km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Calwell Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
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.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Calwell for the balance it strikes — close enough to Canberra's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 14.9% of the suburb's 5,730 residents rent.
Around Calwell
Calwell Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Calwell Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Calwell
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Calwell
Real questions renters ask before moving to Calwell.
Is Calwell a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Calwell has a 14.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Calwell walkable?
Calwell carries a walkability score of 7.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is Calwell family-friendly for renters?
Calwell has around 5 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $448/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
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