Overall score
Duffy
64.6/100
Phillip
67.1/100
Duffy vs Phillip, ACT suburb comparison
Duffy for retirees and families.
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
90
Phillip
913
Population
Duffy
3,395
Phillip
5,197
Metric leadDuffy 3Phillip 61 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, 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 and a quieter safety profile; Phillip answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Duffy, while Phillip remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.