Overall score
Griffith
65.1/100
Kingston
59.7/100
Griffith vs Kingston, ACT Suburb Comparison
Griffith for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GriffithKingston
Crime rate
Griffith
26.2 / 1k
Kingston
18.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Griffith
220
Kingston
678
Population
Griffith
5,328
Kingston
6,579
Metric leadGriffith 4Kingston 53 tiedacross 12 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 | Griffith | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.1/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.3/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 18.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 220 | 678 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 1 |
| Green cover | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Population | 5,328 | 6,579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Griffith is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Kingston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Griffith pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability, whereas Kingston is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Griffith the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kingston.
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.