Overall score
Darwin City
62.1/100
Parap
57.9/100
Darwin City vs Parap, NT Suburb Comparison
Darwin City for retirees and schools; Parap for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Darwin CityParap
Nearby amenities
Darwin City
643
Parap
181
Population
Darwin City
7,149
Parap
2,819
Metric leadDarwin City 7Parap 31 tiedacross 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 familiesParap
- Best for investmentParap
- 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 | Parap |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 13 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 643 | 181 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 4.8% |
| Population | 7,149 | 2,819 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Darwin City is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Parap is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Darwin City pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Parap is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Darwin City if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Parap for families and households prioritising schools.
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.