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Gungahlin vs Ngunnawal, ACT suburb comparison

Gungahlin for schools; Ngunnawal for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

GungahlinNgunnawal

Overall score

Gungahlin

67.1/100

Ngunnawal

64.3/100

Crime rate

Gungahlin

52.4 / 1k

Ngunnawal

12.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Gungahlin

494

Ngunnawal

111

Population

Gungahlin

8,586

Ngunnawal

10,957

Metric leadGungahlin 3Ngunnawal 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGungahlinNgunnawal
Overall score67.1/10064.3/100
Housing (desirability)25.5/10076.0/100
Crime rate52.4 / 1k12.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools66
Parks & reserves24
Walkability100.0/10061.0/100
Nearby amenities494111
Planning activity65
Population8,58610,957
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/109/10

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 and nearby cafés and amenities, while Ngunnawal stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.

Choose Gungahlin if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Ngunnawal for retirees and investors.

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