Kingston (ACT), ACT 2826
Inner-Canberra convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $510/wk Median
- 50.8% Renters
Kingston (ACT) Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.6k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $510
- To the CBD
- 4.1km
- Walkability
- 8.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Kingston (ACT) Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
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.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Kingston (ACT) is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 6,579 residents, a substantial 50.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $510 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Kingston (ACT)
Kingston (ACT) Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Kingston (ACT) Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Kingston (ACT)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Kingston (ACT)
Real questions renters ask before moving to Kingston (ACT).
Is Kingston (ACT) walkable?
Kingston (ACT) carries a walkability score of 8.6/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Kingston (ACT)?
Locals describe Kingston (ACT) as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 6,579, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Kingston (ACT)?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Kingston (ACT) is $510. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $510 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Kingston (ACT) a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Kingston (ACT) has a 50.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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