Australian Capital Territory location profile
Scullin ACT 2614
Scullin is a quiet, established suburb in Canberra’s Belconnen district, known for leafy streets and 1960s–70s homes. It appeals to families and renovators seeking good value close to major amenities, with strong community feel and easy access to Belconnen Town Centre.
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Why families consider Scullin
Mix of long‑term residents, young families and professionals; predominantly detached housing with ongoing renovations and infill; convenient, low‑key lifestyle close to schools, shops and parks.
Amenities & services
- Scullin local shops (Ross Smith Crescent)
- Hawker Shops (Hawker Place)
- Jamison Plaza (Macquarie)
- Westfield Belconnen (Belconnen Town Centre)
- Belconnen Community Health Centre (Belconnen)
- Calvary Public Hospital Bruce
- Cafes and restaurants at Hawker, Jamison and Belconnen
- Belconnen Library, Chandler St, Belconnen
- Kippax Library, Kippax Fair, Holt
Transport & connectivity
- No train stations
- Transport Canberra bus services (including Rapid links) via Southern Cross Dr and Kingsford Smith Dr
- Major roads: Southern Cross Dr, Kingsford Smith Dr, Belconnen Way, Coulter Dr
- Off-road cycling paths connecting to Belconnen and the City
Lifestyle & recreation
- Scullin Oval and playgrounds
- Hawker Playing Fields
- Lake Ginninderra foreshore walking/cycling paths
- Belconnen Arts Centre and Emu Bank dining precinct
- AIS precinct and GIO Stadium (Bruce)
- John Knight Memorial Park
- Scullin Oval
- The Pinnacle Nature Reserve
- Umbagong District Park (Ginninderra Creek)
- Lake Ginninderra foreshore
Education context
Southern Cross Early Childhood School (preschool and early learning) is in Scullin, with several long day care and family day care options in nearby Page, Hawker and Florey; infant places can have waitlists.
- University of Canberra, Bruce (~3–4km)
- Australian National University (ANU), Acton (~9–10km)
- Australian Catholic University (Signadou Campus), Watson (~12km)