Overall score
Casey
61.6/100
Gungahlin
53.0/100
Casey for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Casey
61.6/100
Gungahlin
53.0/100
Crime rate
Casey
9.5 / 1k
Gungahlin
52.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Casey
123
Gungahlin
511
Population
Casey
6,471
Gungahlin
8,586
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 | Casey | Gungahlin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.6/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.5 / 1k | 52.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 56.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 511 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 6 |
| Green cover | 22.9% | 10.0% |
| Population | 6,471 | 8,586 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Casey is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Gungahlin is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Casey is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Gungahlin answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Casey, while Gungahlin 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.