Canberra Airport, ACT 2905
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $420/wk Median
- 75.0% Renters
Canberra Airport Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $420
- To the CBD
- 6.5km
- Walkability
- 8.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 1
ABS 2021 Census
Canberra Airport Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Canberra Airport is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 125 residents, a clear majority 75.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $420 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Canberra Airport
Canberra Airport Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Canberra Airport Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Canberra Airport
Real questions renters ask before moving to Canberra Airport.
Is Canberra Airport walkable?
Canberra Airport carries a walkability score of 8.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Canberra Airport a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Canberra Airport has a 75.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a clear majority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How far is Canberra Airport from the Canberra CBD?
Canberra Airport is approximately 7km from the Canberra CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Canberra Airport family-friendly for renters?
Canberra Airport has around 1 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $420/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
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