Overall score
Griffith
67.1/100
Yarralumla
59.7/100
Griffith vs Yarralumla, ACT suburb comparison
Griffith for value; Yarralumla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GriffithYarralumla
Crime rate
Griffith
26.2 / 1k
Yarralumla
14.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffith
214
Yarralumla
424
Population
Griffith
5,328
Yarralumla
3,120
Metric leadGriffith 5Yarralumla 41 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 retireesYarralumla
- Best for familiesYarralumla
- Best for best valueGriffith
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 | Griffith | Yarralumla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 14.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 79.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 424 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 7 |
| Population | 5,328 | 3,120 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Griffith is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Yarralumla is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Griffith pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Yarralumla is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Griffith suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Yarralumla is the stronger match for families.