Australian Capital Territory
- There are around 454,369 residents living in Australian Capital Territory
- Most residents are families, with 23% aged under 18 years old
- Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by mortgaged owners
Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
$968,501
House median sale price
0.4% Growth
L
ast 12 months
$589,562
Unit median sale price
0.5% Decline
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 5 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
50 Days
House median days on market
54 Days
Unit median days on market
8,972 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
2,296 Properties
Available in the last month
State snapshot
There are around 454,369 people living in Australian Capital Territory, most residents are families, predominantly living in detached houses. The most common occupations for locals are managers, professionals, and technicians and trades workers, and the average income band for majority of residents sits between $35k - $78k.
Last month Australian Capital Territory had 2,296 properties on sale, with 8,972 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $968,501, which has increased by 0.4%. The median sale price for units has been around $589,562 and has decreased by 0.5%. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $570 and has increased by 3.6%.
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Australian Capital Territory residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
Under 18
Is the most common age range
Mortgaged Owners
Most common occupant type
Families
Most common household profile
Professionals
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are mortgaged owners.
174,970
Total properties
Mortgaged Owners
(39%)
Renters
(29%)
Outright Owners
(26%)
Other
(5%)
Community Housing
(1%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.
196,335
Total properties
Detached Houses
(58%)
Apartments
(25%)
Townhouses
(17%)
Other
(0%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is under 18.
Under 18
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is families.
Lone Parents
Couples
Families
Singles
Other
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $35k - $78k per year.
327,321
individuals
$35k - $78k
(34%)
$0k - $34k
(24%)
$104k - $182k
(19%)
$79k - $103k
(18%)
$182k+
(6%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Australian Capital Territory.
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2
3
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Explore suburbs in Australian Capital Territory
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