ACT2611· Pop. 36,535Snowy Valleys

MOUNT STROMLO

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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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

3.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MOUNT STROMLO 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

$450/wk

weekly

Demand change

+3.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

MOUNT STROMLO 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
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

$2,482/wk

$104k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.3%

75.6% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

1.8%

Population growth

+2.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

64%

32% apartments

Degree qualified

60.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

450 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

31.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

70.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

178.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

3,189/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 2611

🏫7 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Jude's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1131

Canberra Montessori School

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1128

Arawang Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1113

Chapman Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1106

Charles Weston School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1099

St John Vianney's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1094

Duffy Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1088

🎓Secondary (1)

Mount Stromlo High School

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 1085

📚Combined (3)

Orana Steiner School

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1136

Evelyn Scott School

Government · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 1107

Islamic School of Canberra

Independent · Yrs K-11

ICSEA 1073

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

Safe

83/ 100

5.2 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Top tier

1105ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

93/ 100

🚆 3 train🚌 37 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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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