Scullin
ACT 2614 · Unincorporated ACT
3,069 (2021) → 3,071 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Scullin is a moderate growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2614, about 10km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Scullin are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 53/100, and is about 116km inland. Scullin has an overall score of 69/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (2.38%), England (1.69%), China (1.63%), Nepal (1.3%), Vietnam (1.08%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.12%), Vietnamese (1.43%), Spanish (1.3%), Nepali (1.24%), Urdu (0.94%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Southern Cross Early Childhood SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1088
- St John the Apostle Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1062
- St Francis Xavier CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1076
- Hawker CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1075
- Belconnen High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1074
- Cranleigh SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1041
- Florey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1039
- Latham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1033
- Hawker Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1121
- Kingsford Smith SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1006
- Weetangera Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1116
- Macquarie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1078
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Scullin
Is Scullin safe?
Scullin has a residential safety score of 54/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,314 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Scullin from Canberra CBD?
Scullin is about 9.7 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Scullin?
Scullin has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1102 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Scullin?
Scullin has a transport score of 53/100 and 16 bus stops.