Overall score
Farrer
62.0/100
Mawson
68.5/100
Farrer vs Mawson, ACT suburb comparison
Farrer for retirees and families; Mawson for investment and 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
51
Mawson
220
Population
Farrer
3,787
Mawson
3,440
Metric leadFarrer 3Mawson 51 tiedacross 9 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.
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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mawson is the better pick for schools and education options and walkability.
Farrer suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Mawson is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.