Belconnen vs Evatt, ACT suburb comparison

Belconnen for schools; Evatt for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BelconnenEvatt

Overall score

Belconnen

68.9/100

Evatt

71.0/100

Crime rate

Belconnen

83.8 / 1k

Evatt

10.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Belconnen

1,270

Evatt

120

Population

Belconnen

8,502

Evatt

5,531

Metric leadBelconnen 3Evatt 6across 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.

CategoryBelconnenEvatt
Overall score68.9/10071.0/100
Housing (desirability)15.2/10076.0/100
Crime rate83.8 / 1k10.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools45
Parks & reserves9
Walkability100.0/10078.0/100
Nearby amenities1,270120
Planning activity43
Population8,5025,531
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/1010/10

Comparison summary

Belconnen is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Evatt is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.

On the data, Belconnen is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Evatt answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Households prioritising schools may find Belconnen the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Evatt.

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