Overall score
Aranda
62.0/100
Weetangera
54.4/100
Aranda vs Weetangera, ACT suburb comparison
Aranda for retirees and families.
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
56
Weetangera
240
Population
Aranda
2,605
Weetangera
2,795
Metric leadAranda 2Weetangera 52 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.
| Category | Aranda | Weetangera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.3 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 25.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 240 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 2 |
| 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 overall desirability, whereas Weetangera is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Weetangera, while Aranda remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.