Overall score
Bellamack
39.9/100
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
Crime rate
Bellamack
72.1 / 1k
Palmerston City
72.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellamack
28
Palmerston City
163
Population
Bellamack
2,423
Palmerston City
194
Metric leadBellamack 3Palmerston City 33 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.
| Category | Bellamack | Palmerston City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.9/100 | — |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.8/100 | — |
| Crime rate | 72.1 / 1k | 72.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 13.5/100 | 76.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 163 |
| Green cover | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| Population | 2,423 | 194 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Bellamack reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Palmerston City is a residential smaller community with a settled community character.
On the data, Bellamack is stronger for a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Palmerston City answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Bellamack generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Palmerston City leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bellamack, while Palmerston City 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.