Canberra · 2603

Red Hill, ACT

population +9.1% (5y), tight 1.1% vacancy.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
47Average
Median house
$2.29M
5y growth
5.2%/yr
Gross yield
1.1%
Vacancy
1.1%
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)5.2%/yr
    52/100
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
    91/100
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    70/100
  • Rental yield1.1%
    23/100
  • Rental demand1.1% vacancy
    73/100
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    72/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordabilityabove cap
    0/100

Why this score

Red Hill scores 47/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 9.1% population growth over five years and 1.1% vacancy rate. The standout watch-out: the median is 153% of a typical budget.

Drivers
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
  • Tight rentals1.1%
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
  • At top of budget (153% of cap)
  • Thin gross yield (1.1%)

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60-month score history

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