Mckellar Postcode
Australian Capital Territory
Mckellar is an inner suburb in Australian Capital Territory, located approximately 9 km from the Canberra CBD. It falls within the 2617 postcode area and uses the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Mckellar has a population of 2,740 (1,351 males, 1,390 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Mckellar is $2,687, with a median personal income of $1,160 per week.
The median weekly rent is $438 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 85% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (147), India (58), and Italy (40).
70.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 26.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Mckellar shows 1,363 people employed (887 full-time, 402 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (348), managers (211), and clerical & admin (138).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Mckellar has an IRSAD score of 1079 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Mckellar covers an area of 1.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1938 persons per km².
Statistically, Mckellar sits within the North Canberra area, part of the broader Australian Capital Territory region. It falls under the Unincorporated ACT local government area.
The federal electorate for Mckellar is Fenner (Inner Metropolitan).
Mckellar Details
| Postcode | 2617 |
| State | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,740 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,687/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,160/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $438 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1938/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 963 |
| Completed Year 12 | 57.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 50 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -35.2175 |
| Longitude | 149.0761 |
| Distance from Canberra | 9 km |
| Region (SA4) | Australian Capital Territory |
| Area (SA3) | North Canberra |
| Local Government | Unincorporated ACT |
| Federal Electorate | Fenner |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 451 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 324 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 649 (23.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 765 (27.9%) |
| 65+ years | 546 (19.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 225 (8.2%) |
| Arthritis | 99 (3.6%) |
| Asthma | 95 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 81 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 65 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 35 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 32 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 29 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 280 (29.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 413 (43.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 235 (24.6%) |