Overall score
Girraween
26.9/100
Howard Springs
41.3/100
Girraween vs Howard Springs, NT suburb comparison
Howard Springs for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GirraweenHoward Springs
Nearby amenities
Girraween
5
Howard Springs
0
Population
Girraween
1,668
Howard Springs
3,153
Metric leadGirraween 2Howard Springs 6across 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 familiesHoward Springs
- Best for investmentHoward Springs
- Best for best valueHoward Springs
- Best for best schoolsHoward Springs
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 | Girraween | Howard Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.9/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.0/100 | 32.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 20 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 1,668 | 3,153 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Girraween is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and Howard Springs is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
Girraween pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Howard Springs is the better pick for housing affordability and schools and education options. On housing, Girraween sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Howard Springs.
Choose Girraween if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Howard Springs for investors and value-focused buyers.