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Moncrieff suburb profile

Moncrieff is a relatively new residential suburb in Canberra's Gungahlin district, notable for its contemporary detached houses and townhouse pockets set along quiet, tree-lined streets. It attracts families and early-career buyers who value suburban calm with easy access to everyday services, while local walking and cycling paths link a chain of small parks and playgrounds that suit outdoor play and weekend strolls. The suburb sits within easy reach of Gungahlin Town Centre and its shops, cafes and light rail connection to the city, giving residents a balance of modern housing, green space and urban convenience.

Moncrieff property market performance

Current median dwelling price$601,725Past 3 months

Property growth+1.5%Past 12 months

House values rose a modest 4.7% over the last 12 months, taking the median house price to $756,000. Moncrieff has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price; available figures show unit values declined slightly, down 1.7% over the same 12 months.

Over the past three months 39 houses and 1 unit changed hands. Houses sold in a median of 48 days.

The rental market in Moncrieff saw house rents rise a modest 3.0% over the last 12 months to an average of $690 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$756KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
4.7%-1.7%
Sold
Past 3 months
391
Median days on market
Past 12 months
48N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$690N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
3.0%N/A

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Moncrieff demographics

Moncrieff's households are heavily family-focused, with couple families with children making up 63.1% of families. The suburb has a population of 5,310, a median age of 30 and a median total household income of $2,699 a week, roughly $140,350 a year.

Couple families without children account for 23.5% of families, one-parent families 12.2% and other families 1.3%. Combined, couple families with and without children represent 86.6% of all families.

In Moncrieff, most homes are owner-occupied: about three in four dwellings (75.8%) are owned outright or with a mortgage, with 70.0% owned with a mortgage and 5.8% owned outright. Renters make up 24.3% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Moncrieff

Some popular suburbs near Moncrieff include:

  • Ngunnawal: A settled suburb in Gungahlin with established streets and open reserve areas.
  • Amaroo: Predominantly residential, featuring newer homes and tree-lined streets.
  • Jacka: A master-planned neighbourhood with parks, walking paths and green corridors.
  • Taylor: An evolving suburb with a mix of housing and community amenities.
  • Casey: Leafy streets and small reserves characterise this quiet residential area.

How does Moncrieff compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Moncrieff’s median house price is 6.7% lower than Ngunnawal’s.
  • Median unit prices: Moncrieff’s median unit price is 22.6% higher than Casey’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Moncrieff have grown 11.3% higher than in Taylor.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Moncrieff have grown 12.9% higher than in Taylor.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Moncrieff are selling 7.7% faster than in Amaroo.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Moncrieff have grown 25.9% lower than the average rate of growth across Canberra.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Moncrieff have grown 36.8% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Canberra.

Choose the right real estate agents in Moncrieff

Currently, there are 48 real estate agents working in Moncrieff—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 48 agents sold 45.2% of all properties in Moncrieff over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Moncrieff typically charge a commission of 2.3% to 2.85%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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