Desert Springs vs Gillen, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Desert Springs | Gillen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.8/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.2/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 1257.8 / 1k | 432.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 12 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 77 |
| Population | 1,536 | 4,466 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDesert Springs
- Best for familiesDesert Springs
- Best for investmentGillen
- Best for best valueGillen
- Best for best schoolsGillen
Comparison summary
Desert Springs and Gillen offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gillen leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gillen; Housing (desirability) favours Gillen; Crime rate favours Gillen. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Desert Springs, Families → Desert Springs, Investment → Gillen, Best value → Gillen.