Overall score
Gungahlin
53.0/100
Moncrieff
45.0/100
Gungahlin vs Moncrieff, ACT Suburb Comparison
Gungahlin for retirees and investment; Moncrieff for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GungahlinMoncrieff
Crime rate
Gungahlin
52.4 / 1k
Moncrieff
11.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gungahlin
511
Moncrieff
86
Population
Gungahlin
8,586
Moncrieff
5,310
Metric leadGungahlin 5Moncrieff 52 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 | Gungahlin | Moncrieff |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.4 / 1k | 11.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 3 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 511 | 86 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 4 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 15.8% |
| Population | 8,586 | 5,310 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gungahlin is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Moncrieff is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Gungahlin is stronger for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Moncrieff answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Gungahlin suits investors more clearly, whereas Moncrieff is the stronger match for retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.