Overall score
Belconnen
68.9/100
Darwin City
63.9/100
Belconnen vs Darwin City suburb comparison (ACT vs NT)
Belconnen for investment and value; Darwin City for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BelconnenDarwin City
Crime rate
Belconnen
83.8 / 1k
Darwin City
—
Nearby amenities
Belconnen
1,270
Darwin City
607
Population
Belconnen
8,502
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadBelconnen 7Darwin City 1across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDarwin City
- Best for investmentBelconnen
- Best for best valueBelconnen
- Best for best schoolsBelconnen
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 | Belconnen | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.9/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.2/100 | 3.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.8 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,270 | 607 |
| Planning activity | 4 | — |
| Population | 8,502 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Belconnen (ACT) is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Darwin City (NT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Belconnen sits closer to the city centre, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
Belconnen pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Darwin City is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Belconnen the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Darwin City.