Overall score
Ngunnawal
51.4/100
Darwin City
60.7/100
Ngunnawal vs Darwin City Suburb Comparison (ACT vs NT)
Ngunnawal 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
NgunnawalDarwin City
Crime rate
Ngunnawal
12.3 / 1k
Darwin City
81.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ngunnawal
123
Darwin City
643
Population
Ngunnawal
10,957
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadNgunnawal 5Darwin City 6across 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 investmentNgunnawal
- Best for best valueNgunnawal
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 | Ngunnawal | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.4/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.1/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.3 / 1k | 81.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 643 |
| Planning activity | 7 | — |
| Green cover | 8.4% | 12.5% |
| Population | 10,957 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Ngunnawal is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, whereas Darwin City is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Ngunnawal sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
Ngunnawal 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 Ngunnawal, 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.