Franklin vs Gungahlin
The verdict
Gungahlin rates higher for liveability (74 vs 69). Franklin is closer to the coast (109.4 km vs 110.7 km).
Scores
FranklinGungahlin
| Franklin | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 68 |
| Transport | 45 | 45 |
| Education | 89 | 87 |
| Liveability | 69 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Franklin | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,484 | 8,586 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,383 | $2,208 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.9% | 62.1% |
| Born in Australia | 47.0% | 48.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Franklin High Growth · Gungahlin High Growth
Property
| Franklin | 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
| Franklin | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 187 | 361 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 508 | 373 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,686 | 7,838 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Franklin | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Franklin · Gungahlin
Transport
| Franklin | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Franklin | 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Parks | 18 | 45 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 109.4 km | 110.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.1 km | 10.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Franklin | Gungahlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,484 | 8,586 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,491 | 9,532 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,671 | 12,242 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.02% | 2.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Franklin or Gungahlin?
Franklin has the higher residential safety score (Franklin 59/100 vs Gungahlin 56/100).
Which has better schools, Franklin or Gungahlin?
Gungahlin has a higher average school ICSEA (Franklin 1097 vs Gungahlin 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Franklin or Gungahlin?
Franklin and Gungahlin have similar transport scores.
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