Overall score
Fadden
61.6/100
Farrer
68.3/100
Fadden vs Farrer, ACT Suburb Comparison
Farrer for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FaddenFarrer
Crime rate
Fadden
8.0 / 1k
Farrer
3.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fadden
224
Farrer
58
Population
Fadden
3,006
Farrer
3,787
Metric leadFadden 5Farrer 61 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 | Fadden | Farrer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 68.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 3.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 224 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 1 |
| Green cover | 35.8% | 19.3% |
| Population | 3,006 | 3,787 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fadden is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Farrer is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Fadden pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Farrer is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and overall desirability.
Fadden suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Farrer is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.