Overall score
Harrison
50.4/100
Darwin City
60.7/100
Harrison vs Darwin City Suburb Comparison (ACT vs NT)
Harrison for investment and value; Darwin City for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HarrisonDarwin City
Crime rate
Harrison
10.6 / 1k
Darwin City
81.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harrison
155
Darwin City
643
Population
Harrison
8,244
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadHarrison 5Darwin City 51 tiedacross 11 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 familiesDarwin City
- Best for investmentHarrison
- Best for best valueHarrison
- Best for best schoolsHarrison
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 | Harrison | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.4/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.6 / 1k | 81.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 155 | 643 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 12.5% |
| Population | 8,244 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Harrison (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. Harrison sits closer to the city centre, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
Harrison pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Darwin City is the better pick for parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Harrison, while Darwin 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.