Overall score
Downer
59.9/100
O'Connor
64.2/100
Downer vs O'Connor, ACT suburb comparison
Downer for investment and value; O'Connor for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DownerO'Connor
Crime rate
Downer
15.8 / 1k
O'Connor
16.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Downer
89
O'Connor
247
Population
Downer
4,296
O'Connor
5,917
Metric leadDowner 3O'Connor 51 tiedacross 9 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, Downer is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and O'Connor is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Downer is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; O'Connor answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Downer if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward O'Connor for households prioritising schools.