Duffy, ACT 2817
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $445/wk Median
- 18.7% Renters
Duffy Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 3.4k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $445
- To the CBD
- 10.8km
- Walkability
- 7.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Duffy Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
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.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Duffy is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 3,395 residents, a smaller but steady 18.7% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $445 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Duffy
Duffy Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Duffy Green
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Duffy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Duffy
Real questions renters ask before moving to Duffy.
How much does it cost to rent in Duffy?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Duffy is $445. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $445 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Duffy?
Duffy has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 3,395, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Duffy family-friendly for renters?
Duffy has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $445/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
Is Duffy walkable?
Duffy carries a walkability score of 7.6/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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