Belconnen at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Median unit
$495,000
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
8,502
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Belconnen.
The postcode for Belconnen is 2617 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Belconnen is $429,000.
Belconnen (2617) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $429,000, well below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Belconnen has roughly 8,502 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Belconnen scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Belconnen's population at 8,502, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (32% own, 64% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
8,502
Median age
30
Family households
51%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $429,000 on a typical sale, well below the the ACT median. Units come in around $495,000, roughly -15% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the the ACT median, which keeps Belconnen on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$429,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $495,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
32%
Renter occupied
64%
At a deeper level
$429,000
$495,000
8,502
Median age: 30
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.33% (median rent $440/wk against a $429,000 price tag). Units yield 4.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 64% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.33%
Based on $429,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.52%
Based on $495,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202632%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
936
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
70
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Belconnen.
Local schools for Belconnen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
Maribyrnong Primary School
Giralang Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Belconnen.
- What is the median house price in Belconnen?
- The median house price in Belconnen, ACT 2617 is $429,000. The median unit price is $495,000.
- What is the Belconnen postcode?
- Belconnen is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Belconnen?
- Belconnen is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2617. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the North Canberra region.
- What is the average rent in Belconnen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Belconnen?
- There are 20 schools serving Belconnen on this page, including University of Canberra High School Kaleen, Maribyrnong Primary School, Giralang Primary School.
- How walkable is Belconnen?
- Belconnen has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 70, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Belconnen?
- Belconnen is close to Lawson, University Of Canberra, Kaleen, Giralang, Mckellar.
- What is the population of Belconnen?
- The population of Belconnen is approximately 8,502 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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