Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best ACT suburbs to invest in under $1M

18 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 7.7%/yr; average gross yield is 2.8%. The dominant signal right now is population growth — Population inflow is the strongest current signal in this filter — demand is building ahead of supply. Top pick: Casey (61/100). 9.2%/yr capital growth, population +9.1% (5y).

Last updated: May 2026.

Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

#1
Casey
9.2%/yr capital growth, population +9.1% (5y).
5y growth · 9.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
61
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth9.2%/yr
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Income growth+17.0% (5y)
Risks
No major construction project in this state
2913 · CanberraCompare investment case
#2
Macgregor
population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.5%
1.4% vacancy
60
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Rental yield3.5%
Tight rentals1.4%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
2615 · CanberraCompare investment case
#3
Calwell
population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.4%
1.4% vacancy
59
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Rental yield3.4%
Tight rentals1.4%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
2905 · CanberraCompare investment case
#4
Gungahlin
population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 8.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
58
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Income growth+17.0% (5y)
Risks
No major construction project in this state
2912 · CanberraCompare investment case
#5
Holt
population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 7.8%/yr
1.4% vacancy
57
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth7.8%/yr
Tight rentals1.4%
Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
2615 · CanberraCompare investment case
#6
Tuggeranong
population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 7.8% · 3.4%
1.4% vacancy
57
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth7.8%/yr
Rental yield3.4%
Tight rentals1.4%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
2900 · CanberraCompare investment case
#7
Greenway
population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 7.8% · 3.1%
1.4% vacancy
57
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth7.8%/yr
Tight rentals1.4%
Rental yield3.1%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
2900 · CanberraCompare investment case
#8
Bonython
population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 7.8% · 3.1%
1.4% vacancy
57
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth7.8%/yr
Tight rentals1.4%
Rental yield3.1%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
2905 · CanberraCompare investment case
#9
Crace
population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 8.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
56
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Income growth+17.0% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (95% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
2911 · CanberraCompare investment case
#10
Amaroo
population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 8.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
56
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Income growth+17.0% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (95% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
2914 · CanberraCompare investment case

Best ACT suburbs to invest in under $1M

Casey

Macgregor

Calwell

Gungahlin

Holt

Tuggeranong

Greenway

Bonython

Crace

Amaroo

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