Belconnen vs Florey
The verdict
Belconnen rates higher for education (89 vs 80). Florey rates higher for transport (56 vs 50). Belconnen is closer to the coast (113.4 km vs 115.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Florey rates higher (91 vs 33/100 in Belconnen).
Scores
| Belconnen | Florey | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 72 |
| Transport | 50 | 56 |
| Education | 89 | 80 |
| Liveability | 85 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belconnen | Florey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,502 | 4,781 |
| Median age | 30 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,776 | $2,082 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.8% | 57.0% |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 65.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Belconnen Moderate Growth · Florey Moderate Growth
Property
| Belconnen | Florey | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Belconnen | Florey | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 125 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 576 | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 146 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,408 | 1,883 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belconnen | Florey | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belconnen · Florey
Transport
| Belconnen | Florey | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Belconnen | Florey | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Parks | 25 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 19 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 113.4 km | 115.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 9.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Belconnen | Florey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,502 | 4,781 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,544 | 4,783 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,350 | 5,820 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.93% | 0.01% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belconnen or Florey?
Florey has the higher residential safety score (Belconnen 33/100 vs Florey 91/100).
Which has better schools, Belconnen or Florey?
Belconnen has a higher average school ICSEA (Belconnen 1064 vs Florey 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belconnen or Florey?
Florey has the higher transport score (Belconnen 50/100 vs Florey 56/100).
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