Red Hill vs Symonston ACT
Two Australian Capital Territory suburbs, about 2.8 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Red Hill | Symonston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,146 | 655 |
| Median age | 42 | 55 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $500 | $275 |
| Owner-occupied | 75% | 66% |
| Family households | 78% | 32% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 10 | 1 |
| Tree canopy | 20% | 5% |
| Population 2011 | 3,249 | 648 |
What stands out
Symonston rents cheaper — $275 vs $500 a week at the census.
Red Hill ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 10 vs 1).
Red Hill is the greener of the two (20% vs 5% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Red Hill -3%, Symonston +1%.
In short
The two sit about 2.8 km apart in a straight line, both in Australian Capital Territory.
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