East Side vs Gillen, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | East Side | Gillen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.0/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 623.6 / 1k | 432.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 12 |
| Walkability | 46.5/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 61 | 77 |
| Population | 3,098 | 4,466 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
East Side and Gillen offer different strengths across official suburb data. Gillen leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Gillen; Housing (desirability) favours East Side; Crime rate favours Gillen. Quick verdicts: Retirees → East Side, Families → Gillen, Investment → East Side, Best schools → Gillen.