Overall score
O'Malley
52.3/100
Phillip
61.0/100
O'Malley vs Phillip, ACT Suburb Comparison
O'Malley for families and investment; Phillip for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
O'MalleyPhillip
Crime rate
O'Malley
5.5 / 1k
Phillip
70.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
O'Malley
28
Phillip
933
Population
O'Malley
928
Phillip
5,197
Metric leadO'Malley 2Phillip 82 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 | O'Malley | Phillip |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.5 / 1k | 70.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 933 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 12 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| Population | 928 | 5,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
O'Malley is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Phillip is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
O'Malley tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Phillip stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
O'Malley suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Phillip is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.