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Fadden suburb profile

Fadden is an established, primarily residential suburb in Canberra’s southern Tuggeranong district with a leafy, low-rise feel. It features mostly single-storey brick homes on generous, well-treed blocks, and attracts families and downsizers who value quiet streets and garden space. A network of local parks, playgrounds and walking trails gives plenty of outdoor options, while a small neighbourhood shopping strip serves everyday needs. The suburb sits within easy reach of the Tuggeranong town centre and Lake Tuggeranong for broader shopping and recreation, and regular bus services connect residents to the rest of Canberra.

Fadden property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Fadden sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a solid 9.1% over the last 12 months.

Six houses were sold over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 39 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Fadden saw house rents average $770 a week and fall a solid 5.3% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
9.1%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
6N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
39N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$770N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-5.3%N/A

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Fadden demographics

Fadden is home to 3,006 people, with a median age of 43. The median total household income is $3,302 a week, roughly $172,000 a year.

Families are the dominant household type: couple families with children make up 50.0% of families and couple families without children account for 40.1%. One-parent families represent 9.3%, while other families are 0.7%.

Homes in Fadden are overwhelmingly owner-occupied, with 45.3% owned outright and 48.1% owned with a mortgage — a combined 93.4% owner-occupied — while 6.7% of dwellings are rented.

Suburbs near Fadden

Some popular suburbs near Fadden include:

  • Macarthur: A quiet, predominantly residential suburb in the Tuggeranong district.
  • Chisholm: Mature neighbourhood with tree-lined streets and several pocket parks.
  • Gowrie: Compact area focused on parks and calm, family-oriented streets.
  • Wanniassa: Diverse housing mix and a number of well-established neighbourhood parks.
  • Gilmore: Suburban area with small reserves and convenient links to district shopping.

How does Fadden compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Fadden’s median house price is 12.8% higher than Macarthur’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Fadden have grown 4.9% higher than in Macarthur.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Fadden are selling 4.9% faster than in Gowrie.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Fadden have grown 16.5% higher than the average rate of growth across Canberra.

Choose the right real estate agents in Fadden

In Fadden ,27 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 37.8% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.17% and 2.58%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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