Desert Springs vs Ross, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Desert Springs | Ross |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.8/100 | 35.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.2/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 1257.8 / 1k | 2397.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 5 |
| Population | 1,536 | 806 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDesert Springs
- Best for investmentRoss
- Best for best valueRoss
- Best for best schoolsRoss
Comparison summary
Desert Springs and Ross (NT) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Desert Springs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ross (NT); Housing (desirability) favours Ross (NT); Crime rate favours Desert Springs. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Desert Springs, Investment → Ross (NT), Best value → Ross (NT), Best schools → Ross (NT).