Overall score
Darwin City
62.1/100
Ludmilla
52.3/100
Darwin City for retirees and schools; Ludmilla for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Darwin City
62.1/100
Ludmilla
52.3/100
Nearby amenities
Darwin City
643
Ludmilla
76
Population
Darwin City
7,149
Ludmilla
1,667
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Darwin City | Ludmilla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 13 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 643 | 76 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 25.9% |
| Population | 7,149 | 1,667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Darwin City reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Ludmilla is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Darwin City tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Ludmilla stands out for housing affordability, plus schools and education options. On housing, Darwin City sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Ludmilla.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Darwin City the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ludmilla.
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.