Scrivener, ACT 2698
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $245/wk Median
- 0.0% Renters
Scrivener Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 0
- Median age
- 70
- Median weekly rent
- $245
- To the CBD
- 6.3km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 2
ABS 2021 Census
Scrivener 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.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
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
City Fringe
Scrivener is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 0 residents, a smaller but steady 0.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $245 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Scrivener
Scrivener Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Scrivener Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Scrivener
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Scrivener
Real questions renters ask before moving to Scrivener.
What's the community like in Scrivener?
Scrivener has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 0, giving the suburb a small and quiet feel.
How far is Scrivener from the Canberra CBD?
Scrivener is approximately 6km from the Canberra CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 16-31 minutes.
Is Scrivener a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Scrivener has a 0.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady 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 Scrivener walkable?
Scrivener carries a walkability score of 8.4/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
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