Mckellar Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Mckellar, ACT 2617 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$1,363,845
2025 data · estimate
Gross Rental Yield
1.7%
Weekly Rent
$438
Renter Demand
31%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
Low — tight market
Population
2,740
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State ACT
Postcode 2617
Median house price $1,363,845
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $438/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 1.7% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 30.8%
Vacancy rate 0.79%
Population 2,740
Median household income $139,724/yr
Owner-occupied 69.2%
Median age 43 yrs
Total dwellings 588

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 64

Mckellar shows around-average reported crime compared with other ACT suburbs, based on 2026 state police data.

Source: ACT police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.8%) — tight rental market
⚠️ Price is an estimate — limited recent transaction data available
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
🔵 Moderate reported crime (64 incidents/1,000 residents) — ACT reported data 2026
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Price History

Source: ACT_ABS_Estimated_2025. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

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🔄 Compare & Explore

Mckellar's 1.7% gross rental yield is in line with the ACT median of 1.9%, across 103 ACT suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in ACT by price range, ranked by yield:

City, ACT
2.7% yield
$1,044,000
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2.5% yield
$1,132,740
Barton, ACT
2.4% yield
$1,152,000
Braddon, ACT
2.4% yield
$1,057,000
Dickson, ACT
2.4% yield
$1,065,000
Lawson, ACT
2.4% yield
$1,166,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $1,363,845
Deposit (20%) $272,769
Loan (80% LVR) $1,091,076
Weekly rent $438/wk
Annual rent income $22,776/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mckellar a good suburb to invest in?

Mckellar has an average renter proportion and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Mckellar?

The median house price in Mckellar is approximately $1,363,845 based on 2025 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).

What is the rental yield in Mckellar?

The indicative gross rental yield in Mckellar is 1.7%, based on a median weekly rent of $438 against a median price of $1,363,845. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Mckellar compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Mckellar against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Mckellar a safe suburb?

Mckellar shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in ACT, based on 2026 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 64 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

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