Deakin Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Deakin, ACT 2600 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$1,581,930
2025 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
1.8%
Weekly Rent
$560
Renter Demand
32%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
High — soft demand
Population
3,124
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State ACT
Postcode 2600
Median house price $1,581,930
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $560/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 1.8% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 31.9%
Vacancy rate 5.25%
Population 3,124
Median household income $162,084/yr
Owner-occupied 68.1%
Median age 45 yrs
Total dwellings 784

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 58

Deakin shows around-average reported crime compared with other ACT suburbs, based on 2026 state police data.

Source: ACT police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

⚠️ High vacancy (5.2%) — softer rental demand
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
🔵 Moderate reported crime (58 incidents/1,000 residents) — ACT reported data 2026
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Price History

Source: ACT_ABS_Estimated_2025. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

School data is not yet available for ACT suburbs (currently NSW & VIC).

🔄 Compare & Explore

Deakin's 1.8% gross rental yield is in line with the ACT median of 1.9%, across 103 ACT suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in ACT by price range, ranked by yield:

City, ACT
2.5% yield
$1,132,740
Barton, ACT
2.4% yield
$1,152,000
Lawson, ACT
2.4% yield
$1,166,000
Kingston, ACT
2.3% yield
$1,155,000
Dickson, ACT
2.3% yield
$1,155,525
Lawson, ACT
2.3% yield
$1,265,110
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $1,581,930
Deposit (20%) $316,386
Loan (80% LVR) $1,265,544
Weekly rent $560/wk
Annual rent income $29,120/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deakin a good suburb to invest in?

Deakin has an average renter proportion. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Deakin?

The median house price in Deakin is approximately $1,581,930 based on 2025 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Deakin?

The indicative gross rental yield in Deakin is 1.8%, based on a median weekly rent of $560 against a median price of $1,581,930. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Deakin compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Deakin against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Deakin a safe suburb?

Deakin shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in ACT, based on 2026 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 58 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

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