Fadden vs Kambah, ACT suburb comparison

Fadden for retirees and families; Kambah for investment and value.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

FaddenKambah

Overall score

Fadden

60.2/100

Kambah

76.5/100

Crime rate

Fadden

8.0 / 1k

Kambah

16.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Fadden

223

Kambah

260

Population

Fadden

3,006

Kambah

15,670

Metric leadFadden 4Kambah 51 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.

CategoryFaddenKambah
Overall score60.2/10076.5/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate8.0 / 1k16.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools53
Parks & reserves35
Walkability30.0/10092.0/100
Nearby amenities223260
Planning activity316
Population3,00615,670
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

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 and schools and education options, while Kambah stands out for parks and reserves and walkability.

Fadden suits retirees more clearly, whereas Kambah is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.

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