Being Australia's capital city, Canberra has generally been 'slept on' by investors, with an economy driven largely by public sector jobs.
To close out our review of suburbs across all Australian states, we will look at 4 suburbs in Canberra identified as being poised for growth - https://www.savings.com.au/news/canberra-suburbs-to-look-out-for-in-2025.
Dunlop, ACT 2615
Median Prices - $895,000
Rental Yield - 3.84%
Vacancy Rates - 1.15%
Notes - Approx 20km west of the Canberra CBD, and on the ACT/NSW border. A family-friendly suburb with good proximity to amenities. Low vacancy rates.
Holt, ACT 2615
Median Prices - $860,000
Rental Yield - 4.42%
Vacancy Rates - 1.15%
Notes - Slightly East of Dunlop (above), good family suburb with easy access to shopping centers and other amenities. Low vacancy rates.
Banks, ACT 2906
Median Prices - $967,500
Rental Yield - 4.42%
Vacancy Rates - 0.48%
Notes - While prices have reached $967,500 to date in 2025 (they were only $750,000 in 2024), Banks is located south of Canberra, and is known as a family-friendly suburb with excellent access to facilities including shops, schools, and parks. Super low vacancy rates with solid rental yields.
What are your thoughts on Canberra? Would you invest there?
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