Overall score
Coombs
48.0/100
Duffy
60.7/100
Coombs vs Duffy, ACT Suburb Comparison
Coombs for retirees; Duffy for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CoombsDuffy
Crime rate
Coombs
12.6 / 1k
Duffy
12.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coombs
135
Duffy
107
Population
Coombs
4,851
Duffy
3,395
Metric leadCoombs 4Duffy 44 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 | Coombs | Duffy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.0/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.6 / 1k | 12.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 107 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 4 |
| Green cover | 18.5% | 18.0% |
| Population | 4,851 | 3,395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coombs is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Duffy is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Coombs sits closer to the city centre, whereas Duffy is in a middle-ring position.
Coombs tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community, while Duffy stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Duffy, while Coombs 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.