Fisher vs Phillip, ACT suburb comparison

Fisher for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

FisherPhillip

Overall score

Fisher

54.1/100

Phillip

67.1/100

Crime rate

Fisher

9.5 / 1k

Phillip

70.8 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Fisher

65

Phillip

913

Population

Fisher

3,219

Phillip

5,197

Metric leadFisher 3Phillip 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.

CategoryFisherPhillip
Overall score54.1/10067.1/100
Housing (desirability)50.1/10019.4/100
Crime rate9.5 / 1k70.8 / 1k
Schools & preschools411
Parks & reserves3
Walkability31.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities65913
Planning activity310
Population3,2195,197
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Fisher is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Phillip is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Fisher sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Phillip is closer to the city centre.

Fisher tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Phillip stands out for schools and education options and walkability.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Fisher, while Phillip remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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