Casey, ACT 2647
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $502/wk Median
- 29.3% Renters
Casey Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.5k
- Median age
- 32
- Median weekly rent
- $502
- To the CBD
- 12.8km
- Walkability
- 8.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Casey Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Casey is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 6,471 residents, a solid minority 29.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $502 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Casey
Casey Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Casey Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Casey
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Casey
Real questions renters ask before moving to Casey.
Is Casey family-friendly for renters?
Casey has around 5 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $502/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
Is Casey a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Casey has a 29.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority 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 Casey walkable?
Casey carries a walkability score of 8.9/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How much does it cost to rent in Casey?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Casey is $502. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $502 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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