Overall score
Deakin
64.4/100
Yarralumla
59.7/100
Deakin vs Yarralumla, ACT suburb comparison
Deakin for value and schools; Yarralumla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DeakinYarralumla
Crime rate
Deakin
31.3 / 1k
Yarralumla
14.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Deakin
305
Yarralumla
424
Population
Deakin
3,124
Yarralumla
3,120
Metric leadDeakin 5Yarralumla 41 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYarralumla
- Best for familiesYarralumla
- Best for best valueDeakin
- Best for best schoolsDeakin
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 | Yarralumla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.4/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.8/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.3 / 1k | 14.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 305 | 424 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 7 |
| Population | 3,124 | 3,120 |
| 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 Yarralumla is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Deakin is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Yarralumla answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Deakin if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Yarralumla for retirees and families.