Question 1

Is Scullin a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Scullin is a quiet, established residential suburb in Canberra’s Belconnen district. Tree-lined streets, predominantly detached houses on established garden blocks and pockets of modern infill give it a settled, lived-in feel. The suburb is home to 3,069 people, with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $2,025 a week. Couple households are the dominant family type, making up just over eight in ten families, and about two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied while roughly a third are rented. That mix suits families, professionals and long-term residents who prefer a low-key suburban pace while staying close to urban services.

Everyday life is supported by local parks, playgrounds and neighbourhood ovals, and there are straightforward bus links and road access into Belconnen town centre for shopping, entertainment and health services. The local centre has had public-realm upgrades adding accessible facilities, new paving, ramps, carpark modifications, lighting and artworks. The community has also pushed for upgrades to Duigan Street Park & Playground, and Housing ACT has carried out engagement on a public housing renewal project in the suburb. Whether Scullin suits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Scullin?

Accepted Answer

Rents in Scullin sit at about $600 a week for houses and $485 a week for units. Against a typical local household income of $2,025 a week at the last Census, a $600 house rent would take about 29.6% of that income (just under a third) while a $485 unit rent would take about 24.0% (roughly a quarter). Around 30% is a commonly used marker for housing taking a large share of income, so on these figures house rents sit close to that threshold and unit rents take a moderate share. For renters, those rent shares are the key numbers to compare with your own budget and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Scullin a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months Scullin has shown a mix of outcomes. Median house values fell 6.7%, a notable decline in what houses are worth over the year. At the same time rents moved higher: house rents rose 2.9%, a modest increase, while unit rents climbed 7.8%, a solid rise. If you are weighing Scullin as an investment, the value figure is the capital growth signal and the rent figures are the income signal, with unit rents the stronger performer this year.

Whether that pattern fits your aims depends on whether you prioritise rental income or capital growth and on your individual circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-6.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	52	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$600	$485
Change in rent Past 12 months	2.9%	7.8%

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