Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Holt
55.9/100
Belconnen for retirees and families; Holt for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Holt
55.9/100
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Holt
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,307
Holt
298
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.
| Category | Belconnen | Holt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.8 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,307 | 298 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 9 |
| Green cover | 25.7% | 13.2% |
| Population | 8,502 | 5,628 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Holt stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Belconnen sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Holt.
Choose Belconnen if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Holt for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.