Macarthur vs Richardson, ACT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Macarthur | Richardson |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 45.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.7/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 7.1 / 1k | 10.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 2 |
| Population | 1,405 | 3,058 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMacarthur
- Best for familiesRichardson
- Best for investmentRichardson
- Best for best valueRichardson
- Best for best schoolsMacarthur
Comparison summary
Macarthur (ACT) and Richardson offer different strengths across official suburb data. Richardson leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Richardson; Housing (desirability) favours Richardson; Crime rate favours Macarthur (ACT). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Macarthur (ACT), Families → Richardson, Investment → Richardson, Best value → Richardson.