Belconnen ACT

Postcode 2617 · Unincorporated ACT LGA

Belconnen is a mid-sized suburb in Australian Capital Territory within the Unincorporated ACT local government area (postcode 2617). With a population of 8,502, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 30. Households earn a median income of $92K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.

Units have a median price of $495,000 (-2.4% YoY). The median weekly rent is $430 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Belconnen is served by 1 school, including 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1066, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 rail stations, 34 bus stops. The crime rate in the Unincorporated ACT LGA is higher than average at 13,867 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Belconnen offers a gross rental yield of 4.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($495K/$1.0M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -2.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$495K/$1.0M Below Median
Affordability5.4x Affordable
Price Momentum-2.4% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$64,770
Mean Income$69,558
Earners7,359
YoY Change+11.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education10/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$495K
-2.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$430
POPULATION
8,502
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age30
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$1,776
Personal Income /wk$1009
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Unincorporated ACT LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,867
Total Incidents1,179
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Bus Stops34
Belconnen Interchange, Platform 1
Westfield Belconnen Platform 1 Set Down Only
Westfield Belconnen Platform 2 Set Down Only
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1066
Total Students781
Government1
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1066
Data: 2024