Overall score
Bayview
42.2/100
The Gardens
50.0/100
Bayview vs The Gardens, NT suburb comparison
Bayview for retirees and investment; The Gardens for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BayviewThe Gardens
Nearby amenities
Bayview
32
The Gardens
204
Population
Bayview
1,702
The Gardens
726
Metric leadBayview 4The Gardens 5across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBayview
- Best for familiesThe Gardens
- Best for investmentBayview
- Best for best valueBayview
- Best for best schoolsThe Gardens
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 | Bayview | The Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.2/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.4/100 | 7.2/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 7.5/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 204 |
| Population | 1,702 | 726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bayview is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, and The Gardens is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Bayview is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; The Gardens answers with public transport access and walkability.
Retirees and investors may find Bayview the better fit, while families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer The Gardens.