Canberra · 2602

Ainslie, ACT

population +9.1% (5y), incomes +18.0% (5y).

NextSuburb scoreTier C
48Average
Median house
$1.50M
5y growth
5.8%/yr
Gross yield
1.3%
Vacancy
1.3%
Stable but fully pricedMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)5.8%/yr
    58/100
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
    91/100
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    70/100
  • Rental yield1.3%
    26/100
  • Rental demand1.3% vacancy
    68/100
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    72/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability0% under cap
    0/100

Why this score

Ainslie scores 48/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 9.1% population growth over five years and 18.0% income growth. The standout watch-out: the median is 100% of a typical budget.

Drivers
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
  • Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
  • At top of budget (100% of cap)
  • Thin gross yield (1.3%)

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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