Macquarie vs Scullin, ACT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Macquarie | Scullin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.4/100 | 41.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.4 / 1k | 8.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 320 | 112 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 3 |
| Population | 3,104 | 3,069 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Macquarie and Scullin offer different strengths across official suburb data. Macquarie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Macquarie; Housing (desirability) favours Scullin; Crime rate favours Scullin. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Scullin, Families → Scullin, Investment → Scullin, Best schools → Macquarie.