Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Braddon
54.1/100
Belconnen vs Braddon, ACT Suburb Comparison
Belconnen for retirees and families; Braddon for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelconnenBraddon
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Braddon
61.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,307
Braddon
288
Population
Belconnen
8,502
Braddon
6,383
Metric leadBelconnen 6Braddon 32 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 | Belconnen | Braddon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 54.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.8 / 1k | 61.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,307 | 288 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 5 |
| Green cover | 25.7% | 1.5% |
| Population | 8,502 | 6,383 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Belconnen is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Braddon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Belconnen tends to lead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Braddon stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Belconnen if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Braddon for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.