Overall score
Belconnen
61.8/100
Weetangera
50.2/100
Belconnen vs Weetangera, ACT Suburb Comparison
Belconnen for retirees; Weetangera for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelconnenWeetangera
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Weetangera
20.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,307
Weetangera
250
Population
Belconnen
8,502
Weetangera
2,795
Metric leadBelconnen 7Weetangera 41 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBelconnen
- Best for familiesWeetangera
- Best for investmentWeetangera
- Best for best valueWeetangera
- Best for best schoolsWeetangera
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.
| Category | Belconnen | Weetangera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.8 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,307 | 250 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 2 |
| Green cover | 25.7% | 2.0% |
| Population | 8,502 | 2,795 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Belconnen is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Weetangera is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Belconnen tends to lead on parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Weetangera stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Families may find Belconnen the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Weetangera.
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.