Holder, ACT 2816
Close to everything Canberra offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Inner-city living
- $465/wk Median
- 18.6% Renters
Holder Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 2.8k
- Median age
- 41
- Median weekly rent
- $465
- To the CBD
- 9.7km
- Walkability
- 8.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Holder Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Holder is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 2,816 residents, a smaller but steady 18.6% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $465 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Holder
Holder Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Holder Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Holder
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Holder
Real questions renters ask before moving to Holder.
Is Holder family-friendly for renters?
Holder has around 4 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $465/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
How much does it cost to rent in Holder?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Holder is $465. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $465 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Holder?
Locals describe Holder as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 2,816, giving the suburb a small and quiet feel.
Is Holder walkable?
Holder carries a walkability score of 8.5/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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