Kambah vs Weston, ACT suburb comparison

Kambah for families and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

KambahWeston

Overall score

Kambah

76.5/100

Weston

69.0/100

Crime rate

Kambah

16.5 / 1k

Weston

42.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Kambah

260

Weston

269

Population

Kambah

15,670

Weston

4,000

Metric leadKambah 4Weston 51 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.

CategoryKambahWeston
Overall score76.5/10069.0/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate16.5 / 1k42.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools36
Parks & reserves51
Walkability92.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities260269
Planning activity167
Population15,6704,000
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)9/1010/10

Comparison summary

Kambah is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Weston is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Kambah sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Weston is closer to the city centre.

On the data, Kambah is stronger for parks and reserves and overall desirability; Weston answers with schools and education options and walkability.

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

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