Evatt vs Macgregor, ACT suburb comparison

Evatt for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

EvattMacgregor

Overall score

Evatt

71.0/100

Macgregor

57.5/100

Crime rate

Evatt

10.4 / 1k

Macgregor

13.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Evatt

120

Macgregor

97

Population

Evatt

5,531

Macgregor

7,049

Metric leadEvatt 6Macgregor 12 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.

CategoryEvattMacgregor
Overall score71.0/10057.5/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate10.4 / 1k13.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools52
Walkability78.0/10030.0/100
Nearby amenities12097
Planning activity33
Population5,5317,049
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Evatt is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Macgregor is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Evatt sits closer to the city centre, whereas Macgregor is in a middle-ring position.

On the data, Evatt is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Macgregor answers with a calmer planning outlook and a larger local community.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Evatt, while Macgregor remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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