Programmatic ranking · 2026

Best ACT suburbs to invest in under $800K

6 suburbs match this filter today. Average 5-year capital growth across them is 7.9%/yr; average gross yield is 3.2%. 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: Macgregor (58/100). population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.

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. #1

    Macgregor

    population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.5%
    58
    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
  2. #2

    Calwell

    population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.4%
    57
    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
  3. #3

    Tuggeranong

    population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 7.8% · 3.4%
    56
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.8%/yr
    • Rental yield3.4%
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    2900 · CanberraCompare investment case
  4. #4

    Holt

    population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 7.8%/yr
    55
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.8%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    2615 · CanberraCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Greenway

    population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 7.8% · 3.1%
    55
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.8%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    2900 · CanberraCompare investment case
  6. #6

    Bonython

    population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 7.8% · 3.1%
    55
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.8%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    2905 · CanberraCompare investment case

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