Overall score
Curtin
68.5/100
Garran
54.9/100
Curtin vs Garran, ACT Suburb Comparison
Curtin for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CurtinGarran
Crime rate
Curtin
11.7 / 1k
Garran
23.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Curtin
275
Garran
231
Population
Curtin
5,569
Garran
3,706
Metric leadCurtin 7Garran 13 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 | Curtin | Garran |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.5/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.5/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.7 / 1k | 23.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 275 | 231 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 14 |
| Green cover | 11.2% | 5.1% |
| Population | 5,569 | 3,706 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Curtin is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Garran is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Curtin tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Garran stands out for walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Curtin, while Garran 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.