Darwin City vs Katherine, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darwin City | Katherine |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.3/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.6/100 | 19.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 421.5 / 1k | 599.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | — |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 22.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 607 | 86 |
| Population | 7,149 | 1,254 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDarwin City
- Best for familiesDarwin City
- Best for investmentKatherine
- Best for best schoolsDarwin City
Comparison summary
Darwin City and Katherine offer different strengths across official suburb data. Darwin City leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Darwin City; Housing (desirability) favours Katherine; Crime rate favours Darwin City. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Darwin City, Families → Darwin City, Investment → Katherine, Best schools → Darwin City.