Holt vs Scullin, ACT suburb comparison

Holt for investment and value; Scullin for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HoltScullin

Overall score

Holt

66.6/100

Scullin

53.5/100

Crime rate

Holt

25.1 / 1k

Scullin

16.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Holt

296

Scullin

112

Population

Holt

5,628

Scullin

3,069

Metric leadHolt 5Scullin 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.

CategoryHoltScullin
Overall score66.6/10053.5/100
Housing (desirability)48.8/10041.2/100
Crime rate25.1 / 1k16.2 / 1k
Schools & preschools311
Parks & reserves1
Walkability100.0/10036.0/100
Nearby amenities296112
Planning activity86
Population5,6283,069
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/108/10

Comparison summary

Holt is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Scullin is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Holt sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Scullin is closer to the city centre.

On the data, Holt is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Scullin answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.

Choose Holt if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Scullin for families and households prioritising schools.

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