Overall score
Gungahlin
67.1/100
Darwin City
63.9/100
Gungahlin vs Darwin City suburb comparison (ACT vs NT)
Gungahlin for investment and value; Darwin City for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GungahlinDarwin City
Crime rate
Gungahlin
52.4 / 1k
Darwin City
—
Nearby amenities
Gungahlin
494
Darwin City
607
Population
Gungahlin
8,586
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadGungahlin 5Darwin City 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 retireesDarwin City
- Best for familiesDarwin City
- Best for investmentGungahlin
- Best for best valueGungahlin
- Best for best schoolsGungahlin
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 | Gungahlin | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.1/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.5/100 | 3.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.4 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 494 | 607 |
| Planning activity | 6 | — |
| Population | 8,586 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Across states, Gungahlin is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, whereas Darwin City is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Gungahlin sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
Gungahlin pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Darwin City is the better pick for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Gungahlin the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Darwin City.