Side by sideSuburb comparison

Belconnen vs University Of Canberra.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. University Of Canberra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

University Of Canberra scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving University Of Canberra (1096) sits above Belconnen (1091).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

University Of Canberra edges out on average school ICSEA (1096 vs 1091).

Common questionsBelconnen vs University Of Canberra

Common questions

Does Belconnen or University Of Canberra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), University Of Canberra scores 1096 vs 1091 in Belconnen. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Belconnen or University Of Canberra?

University Of Canberra scores 22/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Belconnen
Metric
University Of Canberra

Price & Market

$429,000
Median house
$495,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$440/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$440/wk
$430/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$374/wk
32.0%
Owner occupied
64.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
22
70
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
8,502
Population
38,073
30
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1091
Avg ICSEA
1096

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).