Overall score
Latham
62.8/100
Macgregor
57.5/100
Latham vs Macgregor, ACT suburb comparison
Latham for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LathamMacgregor
Crime rate
Latham
10.5 / 1k
Macgregor
13.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Latham
89
Macgregor
97
Population
Latham
3,767
Macgregor
7,049
Metric leadLatham 5Macgregor 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesLatham
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, Latham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Macgregor is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Latham pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Macgregor is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community. On housing, Latham sits in a well priced band, compared with a expensive feel in Macgregor.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Macgregor, while Latham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.