Belconnen Dc at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
38.1k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Belconnen Dc.
The postcode for Belconnen Dc is 2617 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
Belconnen Dc (2617) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT.
Belconnen Dc has roughly 38,073 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Belconnen Dc scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 5 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Belconnen Dc's population at 38,073, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
38,073
Median age
32
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$374/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
38,073
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Belconnen Dc.
Local schools for Belconnen Dc
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Government School Catchment
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
Macquarie Primary School
Florey Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Belconnen Dc.
- What is the Belconnen Dc postcode?
- Belconnen Dc is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Belconnen Dc?
- Belconnen Dc 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 Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $374.
- What schools are in Belconnen Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving Belconnen Dc on this page, including University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra, Macquarie Primary School, Florey Primary School.
- How walkable is Belconnen Dc?
- Belconnen Dc has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Belconnen Dc?
- Belconnen Dc is close to Bruce, Page, Macquarie, University Of Canberra, Florey.
- What is the population of Belconnen Dc?
- The population of Belconnen Dc is approximately 38,073 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
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