Overall score
Griffith
67.1/100
Phillip
67.1/100
Griffith vs Phillip, ACT suburb comparison
Griffith for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GriffithPhillip
Crime rate
Griffith
26.2 / 1k
Phillip
70.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffith
214
Phillip
913
Population
Griffith
5,328
Phillip
5,197
Metric leadGriffith 2Phillip 53 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGriffith
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
Put side by side, Griffith is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Phillip is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Griffith is stronger for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability; Phillip answers with housing affordability and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Griffith, while Phillip remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.