Overall score
Braddon
54.1/100
Queanbeyan
53.4/100
Braddon vs Queanbeyan Suburb Comparison (ACT vs NSW)
Braddon for schools; Queanbeyan for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BraddonQueanbeyan
Crime rate
Braddon
61.0 / 1k
Queanbeyan
61.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braddon
288
Queanbeyan
301
Population
Braddon
6,383
Queanbeyan
6,409
Metric leadBraddon 4Queanbeyan 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesQueanbeyan
- Best for investmentQueanbeyan
- Best for best valueQueanbeyan
- Best for best schoolsBraddon
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 | Braddon | Queanbeyan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.1/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.4/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 61.0 / 1k | 61.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 66 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 288 | 301 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 30 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Population | 6,383 | 6,409 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Braddon (ACT) is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Queanbeyan (NSW) is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Braddon sits closer to the city centre, whereas Queanbeyan is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Braddon is stronger for a quieter safety profile, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook; Queanbeyan answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability.
Braddon suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Queanbeyan is the stronger match for 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.