Overall score
Aranda
62.0/100
O'Connor
64.2/100
Aranda vs O'Connor, ACT suburb comparison
Aranda for investment and value; O'Connor for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArandaO'Connor
Crime rate
Aranda
16.3 / 1k
O'Connor
16.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aranda
56
O'Connor
247
Population
Aranda
2,605
O'Connor
5,917
Metric leadAranda 3O'Connor 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Aranda is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while O'Connor is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Aranda is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; O'Connor answers with schools and education options and walkability.
Choose Aranda if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward O'Connor for households prioritising schools.