Overall score
Holtze
34.4/100
Howard Springs
41.3/100
Holtze vs Howard Springs, NT suburb comparison
Holtze for families and investment; Howard Springs for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HoltzeHoward Springs
Nearby amenities
Holtze
0
Howard Springs
0
Population
Holtze
1,940
Howard Springs
3,153
Metric leadHoltze 1Howard Springs 51 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHoward Springs
- Best for familiesHoltze
- 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 | 34.4/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 32.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 20 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| 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 practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Holtze is stronger for housing affordability; Howard Springs answers with public transport access and walkability. Holtze generally means more approachable housing costs, while Howard Springs leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Holtze suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Howard Springs is the stronger match for retirees and households prioritising schools.