Holder vs Waramanga, ACT suburb comparison

Holder for retirees and families; Waramanga for schools.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HolderWaramanga

Overall score

Holder

67.4/100

Waramanga

58.1/100

Crime rate

Holder

6.2 / 1k

Waramanga

16.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Holder

88

Waramanga

77

Population

Holder

2,816

Waramanga

2,785

Metric leadHolder 6Waramanga 13 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.

CategoryHolderWaramanga
Overall score67.4/10058.1/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate6.2 / 1k16.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools65
Parks & reserves11
Walkability70.0/10074.0/100
Nearby amenities8877
Planning activity12
Population2,8162,785
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Holder reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Waramanga is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Holder sits closer to the city centre, whereas Waramanga is in a middle-ring position.

Holder tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Waramanga stands out for walkability.

Retirees and investors may find Holder the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Waramanga.

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