Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Scullin
49.2/100
Belconnen vs Scullin, ACT Suburb Comparison
Belconnen for retirees; Scullin for investment and value.
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
1,307
Scullin
117
Population
Belconnen
8,502
Scullin
3,069
Metric leadBelconnen 8Scullin 21 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Belconnen | Scullin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.8 / 1k | 16.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,307 | 117 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 6 |
| Green cover | 25.7% | 2.4% |
| Population | 8,502 | 3,069 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Scullin answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Belconnen sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Scullin.
Households prioritising schools may find Belconnen the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Scullin.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.