Overall score
Herbert
22.1/100
McMinns Lagoon
23.1/100
Herbert vs McMinns Lagoon, NT suburb comparison
McMinns Lagoon for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HerbertMcMinns Lagoon
Nearby amenities
Herbert
0
McMinns Lagoon
1
Population
Herbert
1,610
McMinns Lagoon
687
Metric leadHerbert 1McMinns Lagoon 41 tiedacross 6 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentMcMinns Lagoon
- Best for best valueMcMinns Lagoon
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 | Herbert | McMinns Lagoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 22.1/100 | 23.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.9/100 | 10.7/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 4 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 1,610 | 687 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Herbert is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while McMinns Lagoon is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Herbert pulls ahead on a larger local community, whereas McMinns Lagoon is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer McMinns Lagoon, while Herbert remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.