Overall score
Araluen
37.6/100
Stuart
40.4/100
Araluen vs Stuart, NT Suburb Comparison
Araluen for retirees; Stuart for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AraluenStuart
Crime rate
Araluen
126.7 / 1k
Stuart
126.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Araluen
48
Stuart
17
Population
Araluen
2,673
Stuart
459
Metric leadAraluen 8Stuart 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Araluen | Stuart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 40.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 30.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 126.7 / 1k | 126.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 1.6/100 | 1.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 4 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Population | 2,673 | 459 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Araluen is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Stuart is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Araluen is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access; Stuart answers with relatively affordable housing and improving crime trends. On housing, Araluen sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Stuart.
Araluen suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Stuart is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.