Mckellar at a glance
Median house
$1,057,500
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
2,740
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Mckellar.
The postcode for Mckellar is 2617 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Mckellar is $1,057,500.
Mckellar (2617) sits in the North Canberra region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,057,500, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Mckellar has roughly 2,740 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mckellar scores 20/100 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mckellar's population at 2,740, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,740
Median age
43
Family households
79%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,057,500 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 71% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $212,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,057,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$438/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$1,057,500
$308,880
2,740
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.16% (median rent $440/wk against a $1,057,500 price tag). Units yield 7.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.16%
Based on $1,057,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.37%
Based on $308,880 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 202680%
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.
38
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.
20
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mckellar.
Local schools for Mckellar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Miles Franklin Primary School
Evatt Primary School
Giralang Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mckellar.
- What is the median house price in Mckellar?
- The median house price in Mckellar, ACT 2617 is $1,057,500. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Mckellar postcode?
- Mckellar is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, in the North Canberra region.
- Where is Mckellar?
- Mckellar 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 Mckellar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $438.
- What schools are in Mckellar?
- There are 20 schools serving Mckellar on this page, including Miles Franklin Primary School, Evatt Primary School, St Monica's Primary School.
- How walkable is Mckellar?
- Mckellar has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mckellar?
- Mckellar is close to Evatt, Lawson, Belconnen, Giralang, Melba.
- What is the population of Mckellar?
- The population of Mckellar is approximately 2,740 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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