Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
McKellar
1 km²
Higher incomes and a more mature population than most similar areas define McKellar. It is a settled, affluent community where the typical resident is 43, making it noticeably older than the national average. This is a place of high professional standing, with many residents earning well above the national figure and living in large, mostly owner-occupied homes. The area's stability is reflected in its low movement, as few people have moved in or out over recent years.
Explore McKellar by topic
The community is aging, with 19.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the territory average. This shift is clear in the trend since 2011, when the typical age was 38 compared to 43 today.
People born overseas make up 29.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
A quarter of residents use another language at home, which is well above the national average. English remains the primary language for 70.0% of the community.
Christianity is the most common faith at 47.6%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen 15 points since 2011 to reach 37.2%.
The area is highly qualified, with 39.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%.
Household wealth is very high; 43.0% earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure of 22.6%.
Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the territory, with 30.3% of residents affected.
Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in most similar areas, with 15.5% doing so, a figure that has risen since 2011.
There are 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, and 10.0% speak a First Nations language, which is a little above the territory average.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home, while those living alone are much less common than in most other areas.
Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 94.0% of dwellings being separate houses. Home ownership is also very high, as 42.3% of homes are owned outright.
Most people drive to work, and 43.0% of homes have two vehicles. However, the area is well-served by public transport with a high number of stops per 1,000 people.
The population is very stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 65.0%, and many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 27.2% of jobs.
The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage, reflecting its high levels of education and access to resources.
The local climate is typical for the region, though minimum temperatures are among the lowest compared to similar areas.
Everything is very accessible by foot, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and a park, though only about half are within walking distance of groceries.