ACT2914· Pop. 34,576City of Canberra (ACT)

THROSBY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

3.2%

modelled estimate

Annual growth

2.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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THROSBY 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

$480/wk

weekly

Demand change

+1.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.46%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 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

THROSBY 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 3.2% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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

$2,841/wk

$91k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.8%

66.6% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

29%

63% apartments

Degree qualified

72.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

33.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

110 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

10.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

6 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

143.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

12,874/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2914

🏫4 Primary📚3 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Mother Teresa School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1102

Throsby School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1096

Good Shepherd Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1095

Neville Bonner Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1058

📚Combined (3)

Taqwa School

Independent · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 1099

Amaroo School

Government · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 1070

Harrison School

Government · Yrs K-10

ICSEA 1058

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

High crime

53/ 100

14.1 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Above average

1083ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

67/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 17 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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