North Canberra
Mckellar
Mckellar at a glance
Median house
$1,057,500
Sales data pending
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
2,740
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Mckellar.
Mckellar is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory.
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
Sales data pending
$308,880
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
2,740
Median age: 43
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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,740
Median age
43
Family households
79%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mckellar postcode?
- Mckellar is in the 2617 postcode, in ACT, 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?
- Mckellar has approximately 2,740 residents. 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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