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Best Australian Capital Territory suburbs to invest in: price, yield and growth

Handle's suburb model scores 83 Australian Capital Territory suburbs every week. As at October 2026, 0 are rated Prime (roughly the top 10% of 3,393 suburbs nationally) and 12 Strong. Prime and Strong Australian Capital Territory suburbs have a median house price of $917,750, a 4.0% gross yield and 0.8% vacancy. The strongest regions right now are Australian Capital Territory.

0 Prime12 StrongData as at 20 October 2026
83Suburbs scoredIn Australian Capital Territory, every week
$918KMedian housePrime and Strong ACT suburbs
4.0%Gross yieldPrime and Strong ACT suburbs
0.8%VacancyPrime and Strong ACT suburbs
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The shortlist

Top 3 Australian Capital Territory suburbs in our model

Highest-rated Australian Capital Territory suburbs with a profile on this site, as at October 2026. Ranked by Handle's model; we publish the band, not the score.

SuburbRegionBandMedian houseGross yieldVacancy12 months
MacgregorAustralian Capital TerritoryStrong$830,0004.3%0.83%+4.8%
FloreyAustralian Capital TerritoryStrong$988,0003.9%0.83%+9.5%
FarrerAustralian Capital TerritoryStrong$1,255,0003.4%0.74%-0.6%

Highest yields

Strong or better, with a profile on this site.

SuburbBandYieldMedian
MacgregorStrong4.3%$830,000
FloreyStrong3.9%$988,000
FarrerStrong3.4%$1,255,000

Tightest rentals

Lowest vacancy, Strong or better.

SuburbBandVacancyMedian
FarrerStrong0.74%$1,255,000
MacgregorStrong0.83%$830,000
FloreyStrong0.83%$988,000
Regions

Where Australian Capital Territory's strongest suburbs are

Regions ranked by Prime-rated suburbs. Medians across each region's Prime and Strong suburbs.

RegionPrimePrime + StrongMedian houseGross yieldVacancy
Australian Capital Territory012$917,7504.0%0.83%
Questions

Australian Capital Territory FAQ

What are the best suburbs to invest in Australian Capital Territory in 2026?

As at October 2026, the highest-rated Australian Capital Territory suburbs in Handle's model include Macgregor, Florey, Farrer. 0 Australian Capital Territory suburbs are rated Prime and 12 Strong. The best suburb for you depends on your budget, borrowing and plan, and every property still has to pass our 29-check screen.

Where is rental yield highest in Australian Capital Territory?

Among Australian Capital Territory suburbs rated Strong or better, the highest gross yields are in Macgregor, Florey, Farrer. Higher yields usually come with lower prices and smaller markets, so weigh yield against vacancy and demand.

Which Australian Capital Territory suburbs have the tightest rental markets?

Vacancy is lowest in Farrer, Macgregor, Florey, all at or under 0.83% as at October 2026. Below 1.5% is generally a tight rental market, which supports rents and shortens the time to find a tenant.

How does Handle rate suburbs?

Our model scores 3,393 Australian suburbs on buyer demand, price growth, rental return and community fundamentals, refreshed weekly. We publish the band only: Prime is roughly the top 10%, Strong the next 20%, Watch the next 15%. A suburb rating is where we start, not where we stop.

Data as at 20 October 2026 from SuburbsFinder, ABS Census and public project sources, scored by Handle's suburb model. General information only, not financial advice. Past growth is not a guide to future growth.

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All 44 Australian Capital Territory suburb profiles