Overall score
Deakin
67.7/100
Garran
54.9/100
Deakin vs Garran, ACT Suburb Comparison
Deakin for retirees and families; Garran for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DeakinGarran
Crime rate
Deakin
31.3 / 1k
Garran
23.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deakin
309
Garran
231
Population
Deakin
3,124
Garran
3,706
Metric leadDeakin 7Garran 32 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 | Deakin | Garran |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.7/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.6/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.3 / 1k | 23.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 309 | 231 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 14 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 5.1% |
| Population | 3,124 | 3,706 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Deakin is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Garran is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Deakin pulls ahead on parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Garran is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Garran, while Deakin 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.