Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

McKellar

1 km²

McKellar has a small population and household incomes well above most areas.

It also has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 McKellar, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,740▼ -2.1%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +13.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.8%People aged 65 and over19.5%Children under 1516.5%People in a de facto relationship7.8%▲ +19.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In McKellar, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.2%

Young adults (25–44)23.5%

Seniors (65+)19.5%

Children (0–14)16.5%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In McKellar, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (7%).

Married55%
Never married32%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In McKellar, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by China (3%) and England (3%).

Australia66.5%

China2.6%

England2.4%

India2.1%

Vietnam1.5%

Italy1.5%

Philippines1.0%

New Zealand0.9%

Nepal0.5%

South Africa0.3%

Ancestry

In McKellar, the largest group is Australian at 29%, followed by English (27%) and Irish (9%).

Australian30.4%

English28.7%

Irish9.9%

Scottish8.2%

Italian6.8%

Chinese5.9%

German3.9%

Greek2.7%

Indian2.5%

Vietnamese2.5%

Language

People using another language at home26.2%

Language used at home

In McKellar, the largest group is English only at 86%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Italian (3%).

English only70.0%

Mandarin2.8%

Italian2.4%

Vietnamese2.0%

Arabic1.3%

Greek1.2%

Cantonese0.8%

Punjabi0.5%

Hindi0.5%

Tagalog0.3%

Religion

People with no religion37.2%

Religious affiliation

In McKellar, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (39%) and Buddhism (4%).

Christianity51%
No religion39%
Buddhism4%
Hinduism3%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1271.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher39.3%

Highest year of school

In McKellar, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 10 (14%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1271.5%

Year 1013.9%

Year 9 or below7.3%

Year 113.3%

Highest qualification level

In McKellar, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 39%, followed by Certificate III / IV (20%) and Postgraduate degree (18%).

Bachelor degree34.9%

Certificate III / IV18.2%

Postgraduate degree16.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate7.6%

Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In McKellar, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Society & culture (19%) and Education (10%).

Management & commerce19.9%

Society & culture17.6%

Education9.5%

Engineering & related9.0%

Information technology8.4%

Health6.4%

Architecture & building5.9%

Natural & physical sciences5.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Creative arts3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,160▲ +38.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,687▲ +26.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,051▲ +31.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week22.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week43.0%

Household income distribution

In McKellar, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 27%, followed by $4,000 or more (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99925.9%

$4,000 or more25.5%

$3,000–$3,99917.4%

$650–$1,49916.1%

Under $6509.9%

Personal income distribution

In McKellar, the largest group is Under $650 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and $650–$1,499 (28%).

Under $65030.7%

$1,500–$2,99929.7%

$650–$1,49927.1%

$3,000 or more7.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.3%People with a mental health condition8.4%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In McKellar, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None63.8%

One condition20.5%

Two conditions6.5%

Three or more3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In McKellar, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis10.9%

Other condition10.2%

Asthma8.8%

Mental health8.4%

Diabetes5.4%

Heart disease4.1%

Cancer3.0%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.5%People providing unpaid care15.5%People caring for children unpaid29.0%People who served in the Defence Force4.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -6.9%since 2011 One-parent families11.7%People living alone17.7%▲ +19.3%since 2011

Family composition

In McKellar, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families12%
Other families0%

Household size

In McKellar, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (18%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people37.4%

1 person17.7%

3 people17.4%

4 people17.0%

5 people7.5%

6 or more3.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$438▲ +9.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▼ -1.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting18.8%Homes owned outright42.3%Separate (detached) houses94.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms96.3%▲ +0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In McKellar, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (19%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage38%
Rented19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In McKellar, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In McKellar, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 3 bedrooms (34%) and 5 or more (16%).

4 bedrooms46.4%

3 bedrooms34.2%

5 or more15.7%

2 bedrooms2.8%

1 bedroom1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In McKellar, the largest group is $350–$549 at 36%, followed by Under $200 (26%) and $550–$749 (18%).

$350–$54935.4%

Under $20025.4%

$550–$74918.2%

$200–$34914.4%

$750 or more5.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In McKellar, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $3,000 or more (23%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$1,800–$2,99940.4%

$3,000 or more22.4%

$1,000–$1,79921.1%

Under $1,00014.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.0%▼ -9.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In McKellar, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles43.0%

1 vehicle29.1%

3 vehicles14.7%

4 or more9.8%

No vehicle3.0%

How people get to work

In McKellar, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)63.7%

Worked at home12.1%

Car (passenger)6.6%

Bus3.4%

Bicycle1.2%

Walked0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.3%Recent arrivals from overseas5.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation62.3%Employed full-time65.0%

Industries people work in

In McKellar, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 28%, followed by Professional & technical (12%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Public administration & safety27.2%

Professional & technical11.4%

Health care & social assistance10.9%

Education & training9.5%

Construction9.3%

Retail trade5.9%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Other services4.0%

Transport & warehousing2.4%

Administrative & support2.4%

Occupations people work in

In McKellar, the largest group is Professionals at 29%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Professionals28.1%

Managers19.5%

Clerical & administrative15.7%

Technicians & trades13.2%

Community & personal service8.7%

Sales workers5.4%

Labourers4.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.0%

Areas within McKellar

McKellar Block 1 McKellar Block 2 McKellar Block 3 McKellar Block 4 McKellar Block 5

Nearby areas

Evatt Lawson Belconnen Giralang Spence Melba Florey Bruce

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