ACT2602· Pop. 34,540Tuggeranong Community Council

HACKETT

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

2.0%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

3.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HACKETT shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$436/wk

weekly

Demand change

+2.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.65%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

HACKETT is a metropolitan ACT suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro ACT suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.0% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,337/wk

$103k taxable p.a.

Renters

37.5%

59.8% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

15%

72% apartments

Degree qualified

72.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

39.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

140 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

4.0 km

Inner city

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

69.6%

Strong demand

Walkability

65 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

144.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

10,306/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2602

🏫6 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚3 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

North Ainslie Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1145

O'Connor Cooperative School

Government · Yrs K-2

ICSEA 1141

Lyneham Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1135

Majura Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1135

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1130

Rosary Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1121

🎓Secondary (3)

Lyneham High School

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 1132

Daramalan College

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1127

Dickson College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1101

📚Combined (3)

Blue Gum Community School

Independent · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 1164

Brindabella Christian College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1154

Emmaus Christian School

Independent · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 1138

⭐Special (1)

Black Mountain School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1030

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

79/ 100

6.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Top tier

1127ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

45/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 41 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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