Overall score
Belconnen
68.9/100
Hawker
65.0/100
Belconnen for investment; Hawker for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belconnen
68.9/100
Hawker
65.0/100
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Hawker
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,270
Hawker
304
Population
Belconnen
8,502
Hawker
3,008
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.
Belconnen reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Hawker is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Belconnen pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Hawker is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Belconnen if you are weighing investors; lean toward Hawker for retirees and families.