Aranda vs Belconnen
The verdict
Belconnen rates higher for liveability (85 vs 77). Aranda is closer to the coast (111.3 km vs 113.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Aranda rates higher (100 vs 33/100 in Belconnen).
Scores
ArandaBelconnen
| Aranda | Belconnen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 74 |
| Transport | 50 | 50 |
| Education | 93 | 89 |
| Liveability | 77 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Aranda | Belconnen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,605 | 8,502 |
| Median age | 42 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,161 | $1,776 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.9% | 69.8% |
| Born in Australia | 71.2% | 45.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 1.9 |
Growth: Aranda Moderate Growth · Belconnen Moderate Growth
Property
| Aranda | Belconnen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Aranda | Belconnen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 38 | 212 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 115 | 576 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 600 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,612 | 14,408 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Aranda | Belconnen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,138 | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Aranda · Belconnen
Transport
| Aranda | Belconnen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Aranda | Belconnen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 17 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 96 |
| Parks | 5 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 111.3 km | 113.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.2 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Aranda | Belconnen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,605 | 8,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,666 | 9,544 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,171 | 10,350 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.58% | 2.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Aranda or Belconnen?
Aranda has the higher residential safety score (Aranda 100/100 vs Belconnen 33/100).
Which has better schools, Aranda or Belconnen?
Aranda has a higher average school ICSEA (Aranda 1138 vs Belconnen 1066; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Aranda or Belconnen?
Aranda and Belconnen have similar transport scores.
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