Amaroo vs Franklin, ACT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Amaroo | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.0/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.3 / 1k | 5.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 128 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 2 |
| Population | 6,129 | 7,484 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Amaroo (ACT) and Franklin (ACT) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Franklin (ACT) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Franklin (ACT); Crime rate favours Franklin (ACT); Schools & preschools favours Amaroo (ACT). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Franklin (ACT), Families → Franklin (ACT), Investment → Amaroo (ACT), Best schools → Amaroo (ACT).