Overall score
Wanniassa
52.7/100
Darwin City
60.7/100
Wanniassa vs Darwin City Suburb Comparison (ACT vs NT)
Wanniassa 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
WanniassaDarwin City
Crime rate
Wanniassa
42.9 / 1k
Darwin City
81.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Wanniassa
227
Darwin City
643
Population
Wanniassa
7,885
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadWanniassa 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 investmentWanniassa
- Best for best valueWanniassa
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 | Wanniassa | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.7/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.4/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.9 / 1k | 81.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 227 | 643 |
| Planning activity | 4 | — |
| Green cover | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Population | 7,885 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Wanniassa (ACT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Darwin City (NT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Wanniassa sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Wanniassa is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Darwin City answers with parks and reserves, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Wanniassa if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Darwin City for retirees.
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.