West Belconnen, ACT 2699
A well-connected Canberra pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $150/wk Median
- 0.0% Renters
West Belconnen Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 25
- Median age
- 37
- Median weekly rent
- $150
- To the CBD
- 15km
- Walkability
- 7.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
West Belconnen Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
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
Inner-City Living
West Belconnen is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 25 residents, a smaller but steady 0.0% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $150 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around West Belconnen
West Belconnen Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
West Belconnen Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in West Belconnen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in West Belconnen
Real questions renters ask before moving to West Belconnen.
Is West Belconnen walkable?
West Belconnen carries a walkability score of 7.8/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
Is West Belconnen a good suburb for renters?
Yes. West Belconnen 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.
What's the community like in West Belconnen?
Locals describe West Belconnen as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 25, giving the suburb a small and quiet feel.
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