Overall score
Gungahlin
53.0/100
Ngunnawal
51.5/100
Gungahlin vs Ngunnawal, ACT Suburb Comparison
Gungahlin for retirees and schools; Ngunnawal for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GungahlinNgunnawal
Crime rate
Gungahlin
52.4 / 1k
Ngunnawal
12.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gungahlin
511
Ngunnawal
123
Population
Gungahlin
8,586
Ngunnawal
10,957
Metric leadGungahlin 5Ngunnawal 43 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 | Ngunnawal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.0/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 64.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.4 / 1k | 12.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 511 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 7 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Population | 8,586 | 10,957 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gungahlin is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Ngunnawal is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Gungahlin tends to lead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Ngunnawal stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Gungahlin if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Ngunnawal for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.