Overall score
Deakin
64.4/100
Griffith
67.1/100
Deakin vs Griffith, ACT suburb comparison
Deakin for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DeakinGriffith
Crime rate
Deakin
31.3 / 1k
Griffith
26.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deakin
305
Griffith
214
Population
Deakin
3,124
Griffith
5,328
Metric leadDeakin 2Griffith 62 tiedacross 10 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Deakin is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Griffith is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Deakin pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Griffith is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Deakin if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Griffith for retirees and families.