Overall score
Aranda
55.9/100
Weetangera
50.2/100
Aranda vs Weetangera, ACT Suburb Comparison
Aranda for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArandaWeetangera
Crime rate
Aranda
16.3 / 1k
Weetangera
20.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aranda
62
Weetangera
250
Population
Aranda
2,605
Weetangera
2,795
Metric leadAranda 4Weetangera 52 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Aranda | Weetangera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.3 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 25.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 62 | 250 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 2 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Population | 2,605 | 2,795 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aranda is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Weetangera is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Aranda pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and overall desirability, whereas Weetangera is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Aranda, while Weetangera remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.