McKellar
ACT 2617 • Australian Capital Territory
About McKellar
McKellar is a quiet residential suburb in Canberra's Belconnen district, located about 10 km northwest of the city centre in the Australian Capital Territory. With a population of approximately 2,740 and a median age of 43, it is an established suburb with a mature demographic profile. Sitting at an elevation of 593 metres, the suburb covers 1.4 square kilometres and is named after the Scottish-Australian poet Dorothea McKellar.
McKellar offers a peaceful, leafy environment with well-maintained parks and easy access to the Belconnen Town Centre for major shopping and services. The suburb is popular with established families and professionals drawn to its quiet streets, good schools, and proximity to Lake Ginninderra. Higher household incomes reflect its appeal as a comfortable, well-located Canberra suburb.
McKellar falls under postcode 2617 and is governed by Unincorporated Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ginninderra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- R4, 44 — Belconnen Town Centre 8-10 min
- R4 — Canberra City Centre 25-30 min
- 44 — Evatt / Spence 10 min
Commute to Canberra City Centre
🛣️ Canberra has no suburban rail; Rapid bus routes provide frequent CBD connections
A quiet residential suburb with limited local shops; most errands require driving to Belconnen Town Centre.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Emu Bank
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Heydon Crescent
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Atalumba Close
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Ashburton Circuit
Housing 2021 Census
74 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 71
- 2. England 65
- 3. India 58
- 4. Italy 40
- 5. Vietnam 40
- 6. Croatia 34
- 7. Philippines 28
- 8. Greece 27
- 9. New Zealand 24
- 10. Sri Lanka 24
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)