Braddon vs Turner, ACT Suburb Comparison

Braddon for schools; Turner for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BraddonTurner

Overall score

Braddon

54.1/100

Turner

46.7/100

Crime rate

Braddon

61.0 / 1k

Turner

31.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Braddon

288

Turner

136

Population

Braddon

6,383

Turner

4,470

Metric leadBraddon 5Turner 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryBraddonTurner
Overall score54.1/10046.7/100
Housing (desirability)50.4/10052.3/100
Crime rate61.0 / 1k31.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools88
Weather (desirability)51.2/10051.2/100
Parks & reserves—1
Walkability85.0/10034.5/100
Nearby amenities288136
Planning activity58
Green cover1.5%7.5%
Population6,3834,470
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Braddon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Turner is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

Braddon tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Turner stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Braddon, while Turner remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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.

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