ACT · 2905

Theodore

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Theodore, ACT 2905.

Theodore, ACT 2905

About Theodore

Welcome to Theodore

Theodore is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia district of Tuggeranong. The suburb is named after Edward Granville Theodore (1884–1950), a Queensland premier and deputy Prime Minister. It was gazetted on 5 August 1975. Streets are named after people involved with the civilian war effort during the world wars. The main street through the suburb is named after Sir Lawrence Wackett KBE, DFC, AFC, who is widely regarded as the "father of the Australian aircraft industry".

Market snapshot

Theodore property market

Median price ranks #2,104 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 45%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$823k

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$635

per week

Gross rental yield

4.0%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$631k

Median

$823k

Premium

$931k

Days on market

25

Auction clearance

100%

Sold this year

41

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +1.6% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Theodore by dwelling type.

House83%
Townhouse17%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Theodore, ACT 2905.

Population

3,798

residents (2021)

Median age

36

years

Household income

$2,588

median, per week

Median rent

$430

per week

Median mortgage

$2,002

per month

Mortgage / income

18%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Theodore

Government school catchment

Theodore Primary School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Theodore

$955k

19 Mackerras Crescent

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$630k

12/26 Burdett Crescent

townhouse3 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$475k

48 Vonwiller Crescent

house3 bd · 2 ba · 3 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Theodore

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Compare the area

Price map around Theodore

Every listing for sale near Theodore, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Theodore suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Theodore?

The median house price in Theodore, ACT is $823k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.0%.

How much is rent in Theodore?

The median weekly rent in Theodore is around $635 per week.

Is Theodore a good place to live?

Theodore is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia district of Tuggeranong. Theodore is an established residential suburb in ACT, with a population of around 3,798 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Theodore?

Theodore has a population of 3,798 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.

What schools are in Theodore?

There is 1 school in or near Theodore, including Theodore Primary School.

How long do homes take to sell in Theodore?

Properties in Theodore take around 25 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 100%.

How much do you need to buy in Theodore?

Entry-level properties in Theodore start around $631k, while premium homes reach $931k.

What suburbs are near Theodore?

Suburbs near Theodore include Conder, Calwell, Banks, Richardson and Chisholm.