Overall score
Durack
50.1/100
Marlow Lagoon
30.8/100
Durack vs Marlow Lagoon, NT suburb comparison
Durack for families and value; Marlow Lagoon for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DurackMarlow Lagoon
Nearby amenities
Durack
62
Marlow Lagoon
48
Population
Durack
3,730
Marlow Lagoon
754
Metric leadDurack 5Marlow Lagoon 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMarlow Lagoon
- Best for familiesDurack
- Best for investmentMarlow Lagoon
- Best for best valueDurack
- Best for best schoolsDurack
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 | Durack | Marlow Lagoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.1/100 | 30.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.6/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 3 |
| Walkability | 39.5/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 62 | 48 |
| Population | 3,730 | 754 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Durack is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Marlow Lagoon is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Durack is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; Marlow Lagoon answers with housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Durack suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Marlow Lagoon is the stronger match for retirees and investors.