Holder, ACT 2611
Snowy ValleysAll suburbs in postcode 2611
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Median house price
$975,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Holder itself.
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Holder at a glance
- Median unit
- $657,500
- Population
- 2,816
- Median age 41
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Holder
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Holder, houses changed hands at $975,000 in 2024, in line with the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Holder itself. Units come in around $657,500, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $195,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $465/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $465/wk
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What to know about Holder
Holder (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $975,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Holder has roughly 2,816 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Holder scores 88/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 646 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Holder
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 88/100
- Transit
- 80/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Holder's population at 2,816, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 72%
- Lone person
- 25%
- Owner occupied
- 80%
- Renter occupied
- 19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.48% (median rent $465/wk against a $975,000 price tag). Units yield 3.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.48%
- On the $975,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.68%
- On the $657,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
25 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 646 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Holder
- What is the median house price in Holder?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Holder, ACT 2611 is $975,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Holder itself. The median unit price is $657,500.
- How much is my house worth in Holder?
- A useful starting point is the Holder median house price of $975,000 (units $657,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Holder postcode?
- Holder is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Holder?
- Holder is a suburb in the Snowy Valleys area, ACT 2611.
- What is the average rent in Holder?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $465, for units it's $465.
- What schools are in Holder?
- There are 20 schools serving Holder on this page, including St Jude's Primary School, Canberra Montessori School, Duffy Primary School.
- How walkable is Holder?
- Holder has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Holder?
- Holder is close to Weston Creek, Duffy, Weston, Rivett, Stirling.
- What is the population of Holder?
- The population of Holder is approximately 2,816 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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