Alice Springs vs Katherine, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Alice Springs | Katherine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.3/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 19.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 8363.6 / 1k | 599.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 22.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 86 |
| Population | 231 | 1,254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKatherine
- Best for familiesAlice Springs
- Best for investmentAlice Springs
- Best for best valueAlice Springs
- Best for best schoolsAlice Springs
Comparison summary
Alice Springs and Katherine offer different strengths across official suburb data. Alice Springs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Alice Springs; Housing (desirability) favours Alice Springs; Crime rate favours Katherine. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Katherine, Families → Alice Springs, Investment → Alice Springs, Best value → Alice Springs.