Overall score
Duffy
60.7/100
Phillip
61.0/100
Duffy vs Phillip, ACT Suburb Comparison
Duffy for families and investment; Phillip for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DuffyPhillip
Crime rate
Duffy
12.0 / 1k
Phillip
70.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Duffy
107
Phillip
933
Population
Duffy
3,395
Phillip
5,197
Metric leadDuffy 4Phillip 62 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 | Duffy | Phillip |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.6/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.0 / 1k | 70.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 933 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 12 |
| Green cover | 18.0% | 12.4% |
| Population | 3,395 | 5,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Duffy is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Phillip is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Duffy sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Phillip is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Duffy is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook; Phillip answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Duffy, while Phillip 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.