Kambah vs Wanniassa, ACT suburb comparison

Kambah for retirees and families.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

KambahWanniassa

Overall score

Kambah

76.5/100

Wanniassa

63.8/100

Crime rate

Kambah

16.5 / 1k

Wanniassa

42.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Kambah

260

Wanniassa

223

Population

Kambah

15,670

Wanniassa

7,885

Metric leadKambah 6Wanniassa 22 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.

CategoryKambahWanniassa
Overall score76.5/10063.8/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate16.5 / 1k42.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools36
Parks & reserves51
Walkability92.0/10075.0/100
Nearby amenities260223
Planning activity163
Population15,6707,885
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/109/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Kambah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Wanniassa is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.

Kambah pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Wanniassa is the better pick for schools and education options and a calmer planning outlook.

On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kambah, while Wanniassa remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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