Overall score
Deakin
67.7/100
Yarralumla
68.1/100
Deakin vs Yarralumla, ACT Suburb Comparison
Deakin for schools; Yarralumla for 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
309
Yarralumla
439
Population
Deakin
3,124
Yarralumla
3,120
Metric leadDeakin 3Yarralumla 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesYarralumla
- 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 | 67.7/100 | 68.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.6/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.3 / 1k | 14.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 309 | 439 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 8 |
| Green cover | 9.3% | 25.2% |
| 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, schools and education options, and walkability; Yarralumla answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Deakin if you are weighing value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools; lean toward Yarralumla for retirees and families.
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.