Overall score
Hughes
63.5/100
Mawson
68.5/100
Hughes vs Mawson, ACT suburb comparison
Hughes for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HughesMawson
Crime rate
Hughes
8.0 / 1k
Mawson
26.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hughes
65
Mawson
220
Population
Hughes
3,210
Mawson
3,440
Metric leadHughes 4Mawson 41 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, Hughes is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Mawson is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Hughes pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mawson is the better pick for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hughes, while Mawson remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.