Alice Springs vs Tennant Creek, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Alice Springs | Tennant Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.3/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.2/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 8363.6 / 1k | 134.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 94 |
| Population | 231 | 3,080 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesAlice Springs
- Best for familiesAlice Springs
- Best for best schoolsAlice Springs
Comparison summary
Alice Springs and Tennant Creek 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 Tennant Creek. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Alice Springs, Families → Alice Springs, Best schools → Alice Springs.