Charnwood vs Holt, ACT suburb comparison

Charnwood for families and value; Holt for retirees and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

CharnwoodHolt

Overall score

Charnwood

62.9/100

Holt

66.6/100

Crime rate

Charnwood

28.7 / 1k

Holt

25.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Charnwood

194

Holt

296

Population

Charnwood

3,055

Holt

5,628

Metric leadCharnwood 3Holt 61 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryCharnwoodHolt
Overall score62.9/10066.6/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10048.8/100
Crime rate28.7 / 1k25.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools33
Parks & reserves51
Walkability96.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities194296
Planning activity38
Population3,0555,628
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 Holt is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Charnwood pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Holt is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.

Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Charnwood the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Holt.

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