Overall score
Holtze
28.0/100
Howard Springs
38.5/100
Holtze vs Howard Springs, NT Suburb Comparison
Holtze for investment and value; Howard Springs for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HoltzeHoward Springs
Nearby amenities
Holtze
2
Howard Springs
6
Population
Holtze
1,940
Howard Springs
3,153
Metric leadHoltze 1Howard Springs 71 tiedacross 9 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 investmentHoltze
- Best for best valueHoltze
- 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 | Holtze | Howard Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.0/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 29.8/100 |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 20 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 6 |
| Green cover | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| Population | 1,940 | 3,153 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Holtze is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Howard Springs is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Holtze is stronger for housing affordability; Howard Springs answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. Holtze generally means more approachable housing costs, while Howard Springs leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Holtze suits families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Howard Springs is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.