FairSquare/Australian Capital Territory/Garran
Suburb Dossier · ACT · 2605

Garran

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FairSquare's model rates Garran, Australian Capital Territory 7.1 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026.

Garran, an established inner-south Canberra suburb just 7km from the CBD, offers a robust investment opportunity characterized by extremely high demand and critically low supply. This structural imbalance drives a persistent 1.2% vacancy rate and has delivered steady 4.5% per annum price growth, signalling sustained capital appreciation and strong rental market conditions.

Model Verdict
Steady Buy
7.1OUT OF 10
Median
$1.4M
house
Gross Yield
3.2%
derived
Weekly Rent
$861
3-bed median
12m Growth
+4.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Garran

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
7km
Yield
derived from model
3.2%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$861
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.4M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Long Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Steady
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Garran a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Garran, Australian Capital Territory 7.1 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026. Garran, an established inner-south Canberra suburb just 7km from the CBD, offers a robust investment opportunity characterized by extremely high demand and critically low supply. This structural imbalance drives a persistent 1.2% vacancy rate and has delivered steady 4.5% per annum price growth, signalling sustained capital appreciation and strong rental market conditions.

02

What is the median house price in Garran?

The median house price in Garran, ACT is $1.4M. Weekly rent of $861 against a 3.2% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Garran?

Garran has a gross rental yield of 3.2%, with a median weekly rent of $861. 12-month price growth is tracking at +4.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Garran suit?

Based on its market signals, Garran aligns with: Long Hold.

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