ACT2905· Pop. 28,731City of Canberra (ACT)

THEODORE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

60

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

2.9%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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THEODORE 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

$430/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.53%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

THEODORE is a metropolitan ACT suburb with moderate 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 2.9% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,311/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

20.6%

77.4% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

1.8%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

66%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

57.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

32.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

540 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

16.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

20 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.4%

Balanced market

Walkability

41 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

151.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

852/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2905

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Francis of Assisi Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1055

Isabella Plains Early Childhood School

Government · Yrs K-2

ICSEA 1052

Bonython Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1034

Calwell Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1010

Gilmore Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 981

Theodore Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 974

Richardson Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 952

🎓Secondary (2)

St Mary MacKillop College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1068

Calwell High School

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 972

📚Combined (1)

Caroline Chisholm School

Government · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 989

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
82/ 100

5.4 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
1009ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
42/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 41 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

43

/ 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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