Overall score
Araluen
37.6/100
The Gap
41.1/100
Araluen vs The Gap, NT Suburb Comparison
Araluen for investment; The Gap for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AraluenThe Gap
Crime rate
Araluen
126.7 / 1k
The Gap
126.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Araluen
48
The Gap
88
Population
Araluen
2,673
The Gap
1,945
Metric leadAraluen 4The Gap 53 tiedacross 12 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 | The Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 126.7 / 1k | 126.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 1.6/100 | 1.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 10 |
| Walkability | 20.0/100 | 19.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 88 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Population | 2,673 | 1,945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Araluen is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while The Gap is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Araluen pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, whereas The Gap is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Araluen sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in The Gap.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Araluen, while The Gap remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.