Curtin vs Yarralumla, ACT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Curtin | Yarralumla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.9/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.4 / 1k | 6.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 424 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 5 |
| Population | 5,569 | 3,120 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesYarralumla
- Best for familiesYarralumla
- Best for investmentCurtin
- Best for best valueCurtin
- Best for best schoolsCurtin
Comparison summary
Curtin and Yarralumla offer different strengths across official suburb data. Curtin leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Curtin; Housing (desirability) favours Curtin; Crime rate favours Yarralumla. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Yarralumla, Families → Yarralumla, Investment → Curtin, Best value → Curtin.