Scullin at a glance
Median house
$787,000
Median unit
$370,000
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,069
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Scullin.
The postcode for Scullin is 2614 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Scullin is $787,000.
Scullin (2614) sits in the Belconnen region of the ACT. The median house here is $787,000, below the the ACT median of around $950K.
Scullin has roughly 3,069 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Scullin scores 10/100 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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scullin's population at 3,069, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,069
Median age
35
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $787,000 on a typical sale, below the the ACT median. Units come in around $370,000, roughly 53% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $157,000. Prices are below the the ACT median, which keeps Scullin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$787,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $370,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$418/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$787,000
$370,000
3,069
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.76% (median rent $418/wk against a $787,000 price tag). Units yield 5.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% 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 20242.76%
Based on $787,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.48%
Based on $370,000 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 202667%
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.
134
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.
10
90
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scullin.
Local schools for Scullin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Southern Cross Early Childhood School
Hawker College
Belconnen High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Scullin.
- What is the median house price in Scullin?
- The median house price in Scullin, ACT 2614 is $787,000. The median unit price is $370,000.
- What is the Scullin postcode?
- Scullin is in the 2614 postcode, in ACT, in the Belconnen region.
- Where is Scullin?
- Scullin is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2614. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Belconnen region.
- What is the average rent in Scullin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $418, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Scullin?
- There are 20 schools serving Scullin on this page, including Southern Cross Early Childhood School, St Matthew's Primary School, St John the Apostle Primary School.
- How walkable is Scullin?
- Scullin has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 90, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Scullin?
- Scullin is close to Hawker, Higgins, Page, Florey, Weetangera.
- What is the population of Scullin?
- The population of Scullin is approximately 3,069 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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