Overall score
Higgins
65.9/100
Weetangera
54.4/100
Higgins vs Weetangera, ACT suburb comparison
Higgins for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HigginsWeetangera
Crime rate
Higgins
18.9 / 1k
Weetangera
20.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Higgins
94
Weetangera
240
Population
Higgins
3,321
Weetangera
2,795
Metric leadHiggins 6Weetangera 22 tiedacross 10 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 | Higgins | Weetangera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.9/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.9 / 1k | 20.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 47.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 240 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 2 |
| Population | 3,321 | 2,795 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Higgins is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Weetangera is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Higgins sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Weetangera is closer to the city centre.
Higgins pulls ahead on schools and education options and walkability, whereas Weetangera is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Weetangera, while Higgins remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.