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Hume vs Macarthur, ACT suburb comparison

Hume for investment; Macarthur for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

HumeMacarthur

Overall score

Hume

26.7/100

Macarthur

40.3/100

Crime rate

Hume

260.8 / 1k

Macarthur

8.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hume

41

Macarthur

61

Population

Hume

395

Macarthur

1,405

Metric leadHume 1Macarthur 6across 7 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryHumeMacarthur
Overall score26.7/10040.3/100
Housing (desirability)0.5/10023.7/100
Crime rate260.8 / 1k8.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools—4
Walkability6.5/1001.5/100
Nearby amenities4161
Planning activity64
Population3951,405
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)—10/10

Comparison summary

Hume is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, while Macarthur is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.

On the data, Hume is stronger for walkability; Macarthur answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Hume generally means more mid-market housing value, while Macarthur leans toward more sought-after housing.

Choose Hume if you are weighing investors; lean toward Macarthur for retirees and families.

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