Weston vs Wright, ACT suburb comparison

Weston for value; Wright for families and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

WestonWright

Overall score

Weston

69.0/100

Wright

61.7/100

Crime rate

Weston

42.4 / 1k

Wright

20.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Weston

269

Wright

77

Population

Weston

4,000

Wright

3,808

Metric leadWeston 5Wright 32 tiedacross 10 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.

CategoryWestonWright
Overall score69.0/10061.7/100
Housing (desirability)76.0/10076.0/100
Crime rate42.4 / 1k20.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools63
Parks & reserves12
Walkability100.0/10051.0/100
Nearby amenities26977
Planning activity72
Population4,0003,808
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/1010/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Weston is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Wright is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.

Weston pulls ahead on schools and education options and walkability, whereas Wright is the better pick for parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook.

Weston suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wright is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.

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