Overall score
Darwin City
62.1/100
Paralowie
36.5/100
Darwin City vs Paralowie Suburb Comparison (NT vs SA)
Darwin City for retirees and families; Paralowie for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Darwin CityParalowie
Crime rate
Darwin City
—
Paralowie
56.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darwin City
643
Paralowie
166
Population
Darwin City
7,149
Paralowie
17,504
Metric leadDarwin City 5Paralowie 5across 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 familiesDarwin City
- Best for investmentParalowie
- Best for best valueParalowie
- Best for best schoolsDarwin City
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 | Darwin City | Paralowie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 51.9/100 |
| Crime rate | — | 56.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | — |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 68 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 643 | 166 |
| Planning activity | — | 151 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 6.5% |
| Population | 7,149 | 17,504 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Darwin City (NT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Paralowie (SA) is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Darwin City sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Paralowie is in a middle-ring position.
Darwin City pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, whereas Paralowie is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Darwin City suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Paralowie is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.