Overall score
Gordon
51.6/100
Claremont
38.2/100
Gordon for retirees and families; Claremont for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gordon
51.6/100
Claremont
38.2/100
Crime rate
Gordon
7.8 / 1k
Claremont
79.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gordon
78
Claremont
53
Population
Gordon
7,892
Claremont
8,397
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 | Gordon | Claremont |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 76.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.8 / 1k | 79.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | — | 71 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 78 | 53 |
| Planning activity | 2 | — |
| Green cover | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Population | 7,892 | 8,397 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Gordon (ACT) is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Claremont (TAS) is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Gordon is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability; Claremont answers with a larger local community. Gordon generally means more sought-after housing, while Claremont leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose Gordon if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Claremont for investors.
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.