Overall score
Bellamack
35.4/100
Palmerston City
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Bellamack vs Palmerston City, NT suburb comparison
Bellamack for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BellamackPalmerston City
Nearby amenities
Bellamack
27
Palmerston City
158
Population
Bellamack
2,423
Palmerston City
194
Metric leadBellamack 2Palmerston City 32 tiedacross 7 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 | Bellamack | Palmerston City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | — |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.4/100 | — |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 158 |
| Population | 2,423 | 194 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Bellamack reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Palmerston City is a residential smaller community with a settled community character.
On the data, Bellamack is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community; Palmerston City answers with public transport access and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Bellamack, while Palmerston City remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.