Overall score
Franklin
66.2/100
Gungahlin
67.1/100
Franklin vs Gungahlin, ACT suburb comparison
Franklin for retirees and families; Gungahlin for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FranklinGungahlin
Crime rate
Franklin
11.7 / 1k
Gungahlin
52.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Franklin
128
Gungahlin
494
Population
Franklin
7,484
Gungahlin
8,586
Metric leadFranklin 5Gungahlin 5across 10 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
Franklin reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Gungahlin is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Franklin sits closer to the city centre, whereas Gungahlin is in a middle-ring position.
Franklin pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Gungahlin is the better pick for schools and education options and walkability.
Franklin suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Gungahlin is the stronger match for investors.