Bellamack vs Johnston, NT suburb comparison

Johnston for families and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

BellamackJohnston

Overall score

Bellamack

35.4/100

Johnston

43.8/100

Nearby amenities

Bellamack

27

Johnston

30

Population

Bellamack

2,423

Johnston

2,386

Metric leadBellamack 3Johnston 51 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryBellamackJohnston
Overall score35.4/10043.8/100
Housing (desirability)22.4/10022.4/100
Schools & preschools43
Parks & reserves14
Public transport stops58
Walkability13.5/10041.0/100
Nearby amenities2730
Population2,4232,386
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)8/107/10

Comparison summary

Bellamack is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Johnston is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.

Bellamack pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a larger local community, whereas Johnston is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.

On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Johnston, while Bellamack remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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