Amaroo vs Gungahlin
The verdict
Gungahlin rates higher for education (87 vs 79). Gungahlin is closer to the coast (110.7 km vs 112.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Amaroo rates higher (100 vs 56/100 in Gungahlin).
Scores
AmarooGungahlin
| Amaroo | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 68 |
| Transport | 49 | 45 |
| Education | 79 | 87 |
| Liveability | 73 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Amaroo | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,129 | 8,586 |
| Median age | 35 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,769 | $2,208 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.1% | 62.1% |
| Born in Australia | 71.5% | 48.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Amaroo High Growth · Gungahlin High Growth
Property
| Amaroo | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Amaroo | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 16 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 114 | 361 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | 373 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,301 | 7,838 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Amaroo | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,082 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Amaroo · Gungahlin
Transport
| Amaroo | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Amaroo | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 28 |
| Parks | 17 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 112.3 km | 110.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.4 km | 10.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Amaroo | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,129 | 8,586 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,006 | 9,532 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,739 | 12,242 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.51% | 2.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Amaroo or Gungahlin?
Amaroo has the higher residential safety score (Amaroo 100/100 vs Gungahlin 56/100).
Which has better schools, Amaroo or Gungahlin?
Gungahlin has a higher average school ICSEA (Amaroo 1082 vs Gungahlin 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Amaroo or Gungahlin?
Amaroo has the higher transport score (Amaroo 49/100 vs Gungahlin 45/100).
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