Overall score
Belconnen
68.9/100
Scullin
53.5/100
Belconnen vs Scullin, ACT suburb comparison
Belconnen for schools; Scullin for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelconnenScullin
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Scullin
16.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,270
Scullin
112
Population
Belconnen
8,502
Scullin
3,069
Metric leadBelconnen 6Scullin 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belconnen is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Scullin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Belconnen is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Scullin answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Belconnen sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Scullin.
Households prioritising schools may find Belconnen the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Scullin.