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Mckellar suburb profile

McKellar is an established residential suburb in Canberra’s Belconnen district, characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and green parkland. Housing is largely single-house residential on established blocks, with some newer townhouses and low-rise units that appeal to families, professionals and downsizers. Local life centres on small village shops, playgrounds and sports ovals, while larger retail, dining and leisure options around Belconnen Town Centre and Lake Ginninderra are within easy reach. The suburb is served by regular bus links and nearby arterial roads, making it convenient for commuting, with walking trails and reserves close by for weekend recreation.

Mckellar property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Mckellar has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values edged up a slight 0.9% over the last 12 months.

There were 9 house sales recorded over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 59 days over the last 12 months.

In Mckellar, the rental market saw house rents average $780 a week over the last 12 months, up a slight 1.3%.

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0.9%N/A
Sold
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9N/A
Median days on market
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59N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$780N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
1.3%N/A

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Suburbs near Mckellar

Some popular suburbs near Mckellar include:

  • Evatt: Family-oriented suburb with garden-style homes and established local parks.
  • Florey: Quiet suburb known for tree-lined streets and neighbourhood reserves.
  • Belconnen: Suburb centred on the Belconnen town centre and Lake Ginninderra.
  • Giralang: Small residential suburb with community parks and established tree cover.
  • Melba: Established suburb with wide streets, mature trees and plentiful green space.

How does Mckellar compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Mckellar’s median house price is 48.2% higher than Evatt’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Mckellar have grown 1.8% higher than in Evatt.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Evatt are selling 20.3% faster than in Mckellar.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Mckellar have grown 7.7% higher than the average rate of growth across Canberra.

Choose the right real estate agents in Mckellar

Currently, there are 15 real estate agents working in Mckellar—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 15 agents sold 61.5% of all properties in Mckellar over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Mckellar typically charge a commission of 2.06% to 2.55%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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