Overall score
Belconnen
68.9/100
Holt
66.6/100
Belconnen for families and schools; Holt for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belconnen
68.9/100
Holt
66.6/100
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Holt
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,270
Holt
296
Population
Belconnen
8,502
Holt
5,628
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; Holt is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Belconnen sits closer to the city centre, whereas Holt is in a middle-ring position.
Belconnen tends to lead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, while Holt stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Belconnen sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Holt.
Choose Belconnen if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Holt for retirees and investors.