Overall score
Chapman
59.3/100
Duffy
60.7/100
Chapman vs Duffy, ACT Suburb Comparison
Duffy for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChapmanDuffy
Crime rate
Chapman
12.5 / 1k
Duffy
12.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chapman
65
Duffy
107
Population
Chapman
2,867
Duffy
3,395
Metric leadChapman 3Duffy 72 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Chapman | Duffy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.3/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.5 / 1k | 12.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 18.0% |
| Population | 2,867 | 3,395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Chapman is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Duffy is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Chapman tends to lead on parks and reserves, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Duffy stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Duffy, while Chapman 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.