Overall score
Hughes
63.5/100
Narrabundah
57.2/100
Hughes vs Narrabundah, ACT suburb comparison
Hughes for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HughesNarrabundah
Crime rate
Hughes
8.0 / 1k
Narrabundah
25.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hughes
65
Narrabundah
182
Population
Hughes
3,210
Narrabundah
6,455
Metric leadHughes 6Narrabundah 31 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 | Hughes | Narrabundah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.5/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 24.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Walkability | 66.5/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 182 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 7 |
| Population | 3,210 | 6,455 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hughes is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Narrabundah is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Hughes tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Narrabundah stands out for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hughes, while Narrabundah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.