Griffith vs Hughes, ACT suburb comparison

Hughes for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

GriffithHughes

Overall score

Griffith

67.1/100

Hughes

63.5/100

Crime rate

Griffith

26.2 / 1k

Hughes

8.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Griffith

214

Hughes

65

Population

Griffith

5,328

Hughes

3,210

Metric leadGriffith 5Hughes 32 tiedacross 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.

CategoryGriffithHughes
Overall score67.1/10063.5/100
Housing (desirability)18.0/10035.7/100
Crime rate26.2 / 1k8.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools1010
Parks & reserves21
Walkability100.0/10066.5/100
Nearby amenities21465
Planning activity114
Population5,3283,210
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Griffith is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Hughes is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Griffith tends to lead on parks and reserves and walkability, while Hughes stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

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

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