Overall score
Hackett
58.9/100
Lyneham
57.8/100
Hackett vs Lyneham, ACT suburb comparison
Hackett for investment and value; Lyneham for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackettLyneham
Crime rate
Hackett
22.5 / 1k
Lyneham
35.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackett
73
Lyneham
177
Population
Hackett
3,227
Lyneham
5,703
Metric leadHackett 5Lyneham 31 tiedacross 9 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hackett is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Lyneham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Hackett is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Lyneham answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Hackett, while Lyneham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.