Holt at a glance
Median house
$790,000
Median unit
$675,000
Walk score
64
Somewhat walkable
Population
5,628
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Holt.
The postcode for Holt is 2615 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Holt is $790,000.
Holt (2615) sits in the Cotter - Namadgi region of the ACT. The median house here is $790,000, below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Holt has roughly 5,628 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Holt scores 64/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Holt's population at 5,628, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,628
Median age
36
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $790,000 on a typical sale, below the the ACT median. Units come in around $675,000, roughly 15% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $158,000. Prices are below the the ACT median, which keeps Holt on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$790,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $675,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$396/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$790,000
$675,000
5,628
Median age: 36
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.76% (median rent $420/wk against a $790,000 price tag). Units yield 3.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.76%
Based on $790,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.05%
Based on $675,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
160
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
64
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Holt.
Local schools for Holt
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kingsford Smith School
Macgregor Primary School
Cranleigh School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Holt.
- What is the median house price in Holt?
- The median house price in Holt, ACT 2615 is $790,000. The median unit price is $675,000.
- What is the Holt postcode?
- Holt is in the 2615 postcode, in ACT, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- Where is Holt?
- Holt is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2615. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Cotter - Namadgi region.
- What is the average rent in Holt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $396.
- What schools are in Holt?
- There are 20 schools serving Holt on this page, including Kingsford Smith School, Macgregor Primary School, Cranleigh School.
- How walkable is Holt?
- Holt has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Holt?
- Holt is close to Kippax Centre, Kippax, Higgins, Macnamara, Macgregor.
- What is the population of Holt?
- The population of Holt is approximately 5,628 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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