McKellar, ACT: suburb profile

The population of McKellar ACT is 2,740 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in McKellar is $1,160 per week ($60,320 per year). Median rent in McKellar is $438 per week ($1,898 per month). McKellar has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. McKellar has a population density of 1,938 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in McKellar is China. The most common religion is No religion (36.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in McKellar is $2,167.

Population
2,740
Census 2021
Median income
$1,160/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$438/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

McKellar vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in McKellar is $1,160 a week, 3% below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 68th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $438 a week, $12 less than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 16.3% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 43, 5 years older than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMcKellarTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,160/wk$1,192/wk −3%$766/wk
Household income$2,687/wk$2,414/wk +11%$1,637/wk
Rent$438/wk$450/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$2,154/mo +1%$1,733/mo
Median age4338 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.3%18.2% −1.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in McKellar, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

McKellar Population

2,740 residents at the 2021 Census.

McKellar Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,160/wk
$60,320 per year
Ranked 524 of 14,663
Median Rent
$438/wk
$1,898 per month
Ranked 1,318 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

McKellar Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,687/wk
Median rent $438/wk
Rent to income 16.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in McKellar against your income

About $11,644 a month
Median rent $438/wk
Left after rent $2,249/wk
Rent share 16.3%

McKellar Schools

12
schools nearby
10
government
1076
avg ICSEA score
7,092
total students
Radford College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 2,091 students
1203
ICSEA
Maribyrnong Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 483 students
1100
ICSEA
St Monica's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 412 students
1080
ICSEA
Miles Franklin Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 394 students
1077
ICSEA
Giralang Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 268 students
1070
ICSEA
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 781 students
1066
ICSEA
University of Canberra High School Kaleen Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 571 students
1056
ICSEA
Mount Rogers Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 461 students
1056
ICSEA
Evatt Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 281 students
1047
ICSEA
Florey Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 397 students
1042
ICSEA
Melba Copland Secondary School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 953 students
1041
ICSEA
Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 7 - 9 Government
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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McKellar Map

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McKellar, Australian Capital Territory: 35.2175°S, 149.0779°E

McKellar Schools (12)

People in McKellar

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (1,351) Female 50.7% (1,390)

Population Density

1,938
people per km²
2,740 people · 1.4 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,051
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
2.6%
England
2.4%
India
2.1%
Italy
1.5%
Vietnam
1.5%
Croatia
1.2%
Philippines
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.8%
Italian
2.4%
Spanish
2.0%
Vietnamese
2.0%
Croatian
1.8%
Arabic
1.3%
Greek
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
30.4%
English
28.7%
Irish
9.9%
Scottish
8.2%
Italian
6.8%
Chinese
5.9%
German
3.9%
Croatian
3.2%
Greek
2.7%
Indian
2.5%
Vietnamese
2.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
36.6%
Catholic
25.7%
Anglican
7.5%
Not stated
5.8%
Buddhism
3.4%
Eastern Orthodox
3.2%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Hinduism
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.1% 1,259
Separated
2.5% 58
Divorced
6.9% 157
Widowed
3.8% 86
Never married
31.7% 723

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.5%
Couple: no children
29.3%
Couple: no children under 15
21.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%
One parent: children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.5%
2 persons
37.2%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
16.9%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in McKellar

Housing Tenure

Of the 963 occupied private dwellings in McKellar at the 2021 Census, 18.8% were rented, 42.3% owned outright and 37.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
42.3% 407 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.5% 361 dwellings
Rented
18.8% 181 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
2.8%
3 bedrooms
34.1%
4 bedrooms
46.3%
5 bedrooms
13.5%
6+ bedrooms
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.8%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
1.8%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
29.3%
2 vehicles
43.2%
3 vehicles
14.7%
4+ vehicles
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in McKellar

Employment

Employed full-time
41.6% 887 people
Employed part-time
18.8% 402 people
Unemployed
2.8% 60 people
Not in labour force
36.8% 784 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
34.3%
Managers
22.2%
Clerical & Administrative
15.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.6%
Community & Personal Service
8.0%
Sales Workers
2.7%
Labourers
2.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
3.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.8%
$4,000+/wk
26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.6%
$3,500+/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.5%
Did not go to work
10.0%
Car (passenger)
7.7%
Bus
3.9%
Bicycle
1.5%
Truck
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Walked only
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
38.1%
Certificate III/IV
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
17.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.4%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.2%
Society & Culture
18.8%
Information Technology
9.3%
Engineering
9.3%
Education
8.5%
Health
7.2%
Architecture & Building
7.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.0%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
22.7%
Secondary: Government
17.8%
Primary: Catholic
13.9%
Vocational Education
12.1%
Secondary: Catholic
11.2%
Pre-school
10.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.7%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
225
Arthritis
99
Asthma
95
Diabetes
81
Heart disease
65
Lung condition
35
Cancer
32
Kidney disease
28
Stroke
20
Dementia
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 354
Did not provide
83.8% 1,836

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.2% 400
Not a volunteer
81.8% 1,799

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 18
Current ADF: Reserves
0.4% 9
Previously served
3.1% 69
Never served
95.7% 2,120

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.7%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
32.6%
3 children
17.2%
4 children
5.8%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
40
1961: 1970
120
1971: 1980
123
1981: 1990
121
1991: 2000
111
2001: 2010
123
2011: 2015
84
2016
14
2017
7
2018
19
2019
9
2020
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
28.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,325
Moved from ACT
187
Moved from NSW
42
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from QLD
13
Moved from overseas
12
Moved: same area (SA2)
8
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5: 14 hours
32.9%
15: 29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
9.0%
Did not do domestic work
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.3%
Step family: no other children
6.1%
Blended family: no other children
1.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $1,169/wk Rent: $375/wk $63/wk less rent
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Income: $1,242/wk Rent: $420/wk $18/wk less rent
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Income: $1,361/wk Rent: $374/wk $64/wk less rent
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Income: $1,206/wk Rent: $415/wk $23/wk less rent
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Income: $1,335/wk Rent: $430/wk $8/wk less rent

Suburbs near McKellar

The closest suburb to McKellar is Evatt, 1.1 km away.

Evatt
1.1 km away · income $1,149/wk · rent $466/wk
Lawson (ACT)
1.2 km away · income $1,190/wk · rent $548/wk
Giralang
1.9 km away · income $1,143/wk · rent $460/wk
Belconnen
2.2 km away · income $1,009/wk · rent $430/wk
Melba
2.3 km away · income $1,118/wk · rent $400/wk
Spence (ACT)
2.4 km away · income $1,125/wk · rent $375/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About McKellar

What is the population of McKellar ACT?

The population of McKellar ACT is 2,740 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,938 people per km². McKellar is ranked #2,563 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in McKellar?

The median personal income in McKellar ACT is $1,160 per week, or $60,320 per year. The median household income is $2,687 per week. Family income is $3,051 per week. McKellar is ranked #524 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in McKellar?

Median rent in McKellar ACT is $438 per week ($1,898 per month). Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. McKellar ranks #1,318 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in McKellar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in McKellar ACT is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in McKellar?

The median age in McKellar ACT is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is McKellar a good suburb to live in?

McKellar is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 2,740. The median income is $1,160/wk, which is below the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 80093. All dollar figures in AUD.