Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Evatt
64.0/100
Belconnen for schools; Evatt for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Evatt
64.0/100
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Evatt
10.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,307
Evatt
128
Population
Belconnen
8,502
Evatt
5,531
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belconnen | Evatt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.8 / 1k | 10.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,307 | 128 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 5 |
| Green cover | 25.7% | 16.8% |
| Population | 8,502 | 5,531 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
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, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community; Evatt answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Households prioritising schools may find Belconnen the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Evatt.
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.