Charnwood vs Florey, ACT suburb comparison

Charnwood for families; Florey for investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CharnwoodFlorey

Overall score

Charnwood

62.9/100

Florey

62.9/100

Crime rate

Charnwood

28.7 / 1k

Florey

25.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Charnwood

194

Florey

155

Population

Charnwood

3,055

Florey

4,781

Metric leadCharnwood 3Florey 42 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryCharnwoodFlorey
Overall score62.9/10062.9/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate28.7 / 1k25.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools310
Parks & reserves5
Walkability96.0/10084.0/100
Nearby amenities194155
Planning activity34
Population3,0554,781
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/108/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Charnwood is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Florey is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Charnwood sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Florey is closer to the city centre.

On the data, Charnwood is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Florey answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Florey, while Charnwood remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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