Overall score
Farrer
68.3/100
Mawson
67.8/100
Farrer vs Mawson, ACT Suburb Comparison
Farrer for retirees and families; Mawson for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FarrerMawson
Crime rate
Farrer
3.2 / 1k
Mawson
26.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Farrer
58
Mawson
223
Population
Farrer
3,787
Mawson
3,440
Metric leadFarrer 6Mawson 32 tiedacross 11 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 | Farrer | Mawson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.3/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.6/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.2 / 1k | 26.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 98.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 223 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 10 |
| Green cover | 19.3% | 10.4% |
| Population | 3,787 | 3,440 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Farrer is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Mawson is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Farrer sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Mawson is closer to the city centre.
Farrer pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Mawson is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Farrer suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mawson is the stronger match for 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.