Overall score
Farrer
68.3/100
Phillip
61.0/100
Farrer vs Phillip, ACT Suburb Comparison
Farrer for families and investment; Phillip for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FarrerPhillip
Crime rate
Farrer
3.2 / 1k
Phillip
70.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Farrer
58
Phillip
933
Population
Farrer
3,787
Phillip
5,197
Metric leadFarrer 5Phillip 52 tiedacross 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 | Farrer | Phillip |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.3/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.6/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.2 / 1k | 70.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 933 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 12 |
| Green cover | 19.3% | 12.4% |
| Population | 3,787 | 5,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Farrer is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Phillip is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Farrer sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Phillip is closer to the city centre.
On the data, Farrer is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Phillip answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Farrer, while Phillip remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.