Overall score
Fadden
61.6/100
Kambah
57.2/100
Fadden vs Kambah, ACT Suburb Comparison
Fadden for retirees and families; Kambah for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FaddenKambah
Crime rate
Fadden
8.0 / 1k
Kambah
16.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fadden
224
Kambah
290
Population
Fadden
3,006
Kambah
15,670
Metric leadFadden 7Kambah 5across 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 | Kambah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 16.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 224 | 290 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 22 |
| Green cover | 35.8% | 6.5% |
| Population | 3,006 | 15,670 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fadden is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Kambah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Fadden tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Kambah stands out for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Fadden suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Kambah is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.