Belconnen vs Franklin
The verdict
Belconnen rates higher for liveability (85 vs 69). Franklin is closer to the coast (109.4 km vs 113.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Franklin rates higher (59 vs 33/100 in Belconnen).
Scores
| Belconnen | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 67 |
| Transport | 50 | 45 |
| Education | 89 | 89 |
| Liveability | 85 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belconnen | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,502 | 7,484 |
| Median age | 30 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,776 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.8% | 66.9% |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 47.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Belconnen Moderate Growth · Franklin High Growth
Property
| Belconnen | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 576 | 187 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 508 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,408 | 2,686 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belconnen | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,064 | 1,097 |
See the full school list on each profile: Belconnen · Franklin
Transport
| Belconnen | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Belconnen | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 96 | 2 |
| Parks | 25 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 113.4 km | 109.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Belconnen | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,502 | 7,484 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,544 | 7,491 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,350 | 10,671 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.93% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belconnen or Franklin?
Franklin has the higher residential safety score (Belconnen 33/100 vs Franklin 59/100).
Which has better schools, Belconnen or Franklin?
Franklin has a higher average school ICSEA (Belconnen 1064 vs Franklin 1097; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Belconnen or Franklin?
Belconnen has the higher transport score (Belconnen 50/100 vs Franklin 45/100).
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