ACT Remainder - Gungahlin vs Amaroo
The verdict
Amaroo rates higher for education (79 vs 55). ACT Remainder - Gungahlin is closer to the coast (110.5 km vs 112.3 km).
Scores
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Amaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 66 |
| Transport | 33 | 49 |
| Education | 55 | 79 |
| Liveability | 74 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Amaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19 | 6,129 |
| Median age | 17 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,375 | $2,769 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.8% | 53.1% |
| Born in Australia | 36.8% | 71.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: ACT Remainder - Gungahlin High Growth · Amaroo High Growth
Property
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Amaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Amaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 16 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 114 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 196 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 2,301 |
ACT Remainder - Gungahlin is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Amaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: ACT Remainder - Gungahlin · Amaroo
Transport
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Amaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Amaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 0 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 110.5 km | 112.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.4 km | 12.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| ACT Remainder - Gungahlin | Amaroo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 19 | 6,129 |
| Estimated 2025 | Data not available | 6,006 |
| Projected 2041 | 27 | 8,739 |
| Annual growth rate | Data not available | -0.51% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, ACT Remainder - Gungahlin or Amaroo?
Amaroo has a higher average school ICSEA (ACT Remainder - Gungahlin 1078 vs Amaroo 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, ACT Remainder - Gungahlin or Amaroo?
Amaroo has the higher transport score (ACT Remainder - Gungahlin 33/100 vs Amaroo 49/100).
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