Darwin City vs The Gardens, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darwin City | The Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.3/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.6/100 | 7.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 421.5 / 1k | 4150.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 7 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 18.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 607 | 204 |
| Population | 7,149 | 726 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDarwin City
- Best for familiesThe Gardens
- Best for investmentThe Gardens
- Best for best valueDarwin City
- Best for best schoolsThe Gardens
Comparison summary
Darwin City and The Gardens (NT) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Darwin City leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Darwin City; Housing (desirability) favours The Gardens (NT); Crime rate favours Darwin City. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Darwin City, Families → The Gardens (NT), Investment → The Gardens (NT), Best value → Darwin City.