Overall score
Ngunnawal
51.5/100
Nicholls
54.2/100
Ngunnawal vs Nicholls, ACT Suburb Comparison
Ngunnawal for investment; Nicholls for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NgunnawalNicholls
Crime rate
Ngunnawal
12.3 / 1k
Nicholls
17.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ngunnawal
123
Nicholls
189
Population
Ngunnawal
10,957
Nicholls
6,680
Metric leadNgunnawal 5Nicholls 61 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Ngunnawal | Nicholls |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 54.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.1/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.3 / 1k | 17.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 1 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 189 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 1 |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 14.4% |
| Population | 10,957 | 6,680 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ngunnawal is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Nicholls is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Ngunnawal is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Nicholls answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between Ngunnawal and Nicholls comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.