Coolalinga vs Howard Springs, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Coolalinga | Howard Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.3/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.5/100 | 32.4/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 67.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 20 |
| Walkability | 64.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 72 | 0 |
| Population | 510 | 3,153 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHoward Springs
- Best for familiesCoolalinga
- Best for investmentHoward Springs
- Best for best valueHoward Springs
- Best for best schoolsHoward Springs
Comparison summary
Coolalinga and Howard Springs offer different strengths across official suburb data. Howard Springs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Coolalinga; Housing (desirability) favours Howard Springs; Public transport stops favours Howard Springs. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Howard Springs, Families → Coolalinga, Investment → Howard Springs, Best value → Howard Springs.