Charnwood, ACT 2610
Inner-Canberra convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $380/wk Median
- 31.3% Renters
Charnwood Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.1k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $380
- To the CBD
- 12.5km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Charnwood Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Charnwood is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 3,055 residents, a solid minority 31.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $380 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Charnwood
Charnwood Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Charnwood Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Charnwood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Charnwood
Real questions renters ask before moving to Charnwood.
Is Charnwood family-friendly for renters?
Charnwood has around 4 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $380/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
How far is Charnwood from the Canberra CBD?
Charnwood is approximately 13km from the Canberra CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Charnwood a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Charnwood has a 31.3% 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 Charnwood walkable?
Charnwood carries a walkability score of 7.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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