Gordon vs Darwin City suburb comparison (ACT vs NT)
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gordon | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 62.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 3.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 3.5 / 1k | 421.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 607 |
| Planning activity | 1 | — |
| Population | 7,892 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGordon
- Best for investmentGordon
- Best for best valueGordon
- Best for best schoolsDarwin City
Comparison summary
Gordon (ACT) and Darwin City offer different strengths across official suburb data. Darwin City leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Darwin City; Housing (desirability) favours Gordon (ACT); Crime rate favours Gordon (ACT). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gordon (ACT), Investment → Gordon (ACT), Best value → Gordon (ACT), Best schools → Darwin City.