Overall score
Kaleen
63.9/100
Darwin City
60.7/100
Kaleen vs Darwin City Suburb Comparison (ACT vs NT)
Kaleen for investment and value; Darwin City for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaleenDarwin City
Crime rate
Kaleen
17.7 / 1k
Darwin City
81.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kaleen
386
Darwin City
643
Population
Kaleen
7,672
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadKaleen 7Darwin City 3across 10 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 investmentKaleen
- Best for best valueKaleen
- Best for best schoolsKaleen
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 | Kaleen | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.9/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.2/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 81.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 386 | 643 |
| Planning activity | 8 | — |
| Green cover | 20.0% | 12.5% |
| Population | 7,672 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kaleen (ACT) is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Darwin City (NT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Kaleen sits closer to the city centre, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
Kaleen tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Darwin City stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kaleen, 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.