Belconnen vs Dunlop
The verdict
Belconnen rates higher for liveability (85 vs 48). Belconnen is closer to the coast (113.4 km vs 119.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dunlop rates higher (86 vs 33/100 in Belconnen).
Scores
BelconnenDunlop
| Belconnen | Dunlop | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 51 |
| Transport | 50 | 43 |
| Education | 89 | 64 |
| Liveability | 85 | 48 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belconnen | Dunlop | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,502 | 7,265 |
| Median age | 30 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,776 | $2,503 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.8% | 42.8% |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Belconnen Moderate Growth · Dunlop Moderate Growth
Property
| Belconnen | Dunlop | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Belconnen | Dunlop | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 576 | 41 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 385 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,408 | 1,707 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belconnen | Dunlop | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Belconnen · Dunlop
Transport
| Belconnen | Dunlop | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 43 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Belconnen | Dunlop | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 17 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 96 | 1 |
| Parks | 25 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 113.4 km | 119.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 13.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Belconnen | Dunlop | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,502 | 7,265 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,544 | 7,301 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,350 | 8,845 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.93% | 0.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belconnen or Dunlop?
Dunlop has the higher residential safety score (Belconnen 33/100 vs Dunlop 86/100).
Which has better public transport, Belconnen or Dunlop?
Belconnen has the higher transport score (Belconnen 50/100 vs Dunlop 43/100).
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