Overall score
Charnwood
57.0/100
Florey
57.9/100
Charnwood vs Florey, ACT Suburb Comparison
Charnwood for investment; Florey for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CharnwoodFlorey
Crime rate
Charnwood
28.7 / 1k
Florey
25.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Charnwood
196
Florey
163
Population
Charnwood
3,055
Florey
4,781
Metric leadCharnwood 3Florey 71 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.
| Category | Charnwood | Florey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.0/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.7 / 1k | 25.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 196 | 163 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 4 |
| Green cover | 3.7% | 13.4% |
| Population | 3,055 | 4,781 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
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, plus nearby cafés and amenities; Florey answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and overall desirability. On housing, Charnwood sits in a well priced band, compared with a gently premium feel in Florey.
Families may find Charnwood the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Florey.
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.