Overall score
Fadden
61.6/100
Wanniassa
52.7/100
Fadden vs Wanniassa, ACT Suburb Comparison
Fadden for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FaddenWanniassa
Crime rate
Fadden
8.0 / 1k
Wanniassa
42.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fadden
224
Wanniassa
227
Population
Fadden
3,006
Wanniassa
7,885
Metric leadFadden 7Wanniassa 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 | Wanniassa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 42.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 224 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Green cover | 35.8% | 7.7% |
| Population | 3,006 | 7,885 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Fadden is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Wanniassa is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Fadden tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Wanniassa stands out for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and families may find Fadden the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Wanniassa.
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.