Belconnen vs McKellar, ACT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Belconnen | McKellar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66.2/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 5.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,270 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 4 |
| Population | 8,502 | 2,740 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Belconnen and McKellar offer different strengths across official suburb data. Belconnen leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Belconnen; Housing (desirability) favours McKellar; Crime rate favours McKellar. Quick verdicts: Retirees → McKellar, Investment → McKellar, Best value → McKellar, Best schools → Belconnen.