Waramanga vs Weston, ACT suburb comparison

Waramanga for families and investment; Weston for retirees and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

WaramangaWeston

Overall score

Waramanga

58.1/100

Weston

69.0/100

Crime rate

Waramanga

16.3 / 1k

Weston

42.4 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Waramanga

77

Weston

269

Population

Waramanga

2,785

Weston

4,000

Metric leadWaramanga 2Weston 53 tiedacross 10 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryWaramangaWeston
Overall score58.1/10069.0/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate16.3 / 1k42.4 / 1k
Schools & preschools56
Parks & reserves11
Walkability74.0/100100.0/100
Nearby amenities77269
Planning activity27
Population2,7854,000
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Waramanga is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Weston is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Waramanga sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Weston is closer to the city centre.

Waramanga tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Weston stands out for schools and education options and walkability.

Choose Waramanga if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Weston for value-focused buyers.

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