Overall score
Florey
57.9/100
Macquarie
64.3/100
Florey vs Macquarie, ACT Suburb Comparison
Florey for investment and value; Macquarie for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FloreyMacquarie
Crime rate
Florey
25.5 / 1k
Macquarie
27.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Florey
163
Macquarie
331
Population
Florey
4,781
Macquarie
3,104
Metric leadFlorey 6Macquarie 41 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 | Florey | Macquarie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 64.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.5/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 27.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 331 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 5 |
| Green cover | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Population | 4,781 | 3,104 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Florey is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Macquarie is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Florey is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Macquarie answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Florey sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Macquarie.
Florey suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Macquarie is the stronger match for retirees, families, and 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.