Belconnen vs McKellar
The verdict
Belconnen rates higher for liveability (85 vs 75). McKellar rates higher for transport (59 vs 50). Belconnen has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 38 min). On the separate residential safety score, McKellar rates higher (64 vs 33/100 in Belconnen).
Scores
BelconnenMcKellar
| Belconnen | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 71 |
| Transport | 50 | 59 |
| Education | 89 | 81 |
| Liveability | 85 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Belconnen | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,502 | 2,740 |
| Median age | 30 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,776 | $2,687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.8% | 58.5% |
| Born in Australia | 45.2% | 66.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Belconnen Moderate Growth · McKellar Moderate Growth
Property
| Belconnen | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 212 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 576 | 146 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 219 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,408 | 1,752 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Belconnen | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · McKellar
Transport
| Belconnen | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Belconnen | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 96 | 1 |
| Parks | 25 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 113.4 km | 113.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.6 km | 8.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Belconnen | McKellar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,502 | 2,740 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,544 | 2,645 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,350 | 3,336 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.93% | -0.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Belconnen or McKellar?
McKellar has the higher residential safety score (Belconnen 33/100 vs McKellar 64/100).
Which has better public transport, Belconnen or McKellar?
McKellar has the higher transport score (Belconnen 50/100 vs McKellar 59/100).
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