Overall score
Darwin City
62.1/100
Woolner
52.8/100
Darwin City for retirees; Woolner for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Darwin City
62.1/100
Woolner
52.8/100
Nearby amenities
Darwin City
643
Woolner
52
Population
Darwin City
7,149
Woolner
962
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Darwin City | Woolner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 1 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 643 | 52 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 10.1% |
| Population | 7,149 | 962 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Darwin City is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Woolner is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Darwin City pulls ahead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Woolner is the better pick for housing affordability, plus schools and education options.
Darwin City suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Woolner is the stronger match for families, investors, 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.