Overall score
Howard Springs
38.5/100
Humpty Doo
32.8/100
Howard Springs vs Humpty Doo, NT Suburb Comparison
Howard Springs for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Howard SpringsHumpty Doo
Nearby amenities
Howard Springs
6
Humpty Doo
3
Population
Howard Springs
3,153
Humpty Doo
4,313
Metric leadHoward Springs 7Humpty Doo 21 tiedacross 10 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 best valueHoward Springs
- 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 | Howard Springs | Humpty Doo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.8/100 | 23.7/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 15 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 3 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 3.3% |
| Population | 3,153 | 4,313 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Howard Springs is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Humpty Doo is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Howard Springs tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Humpty Doo stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
Howard Springs suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Humpty Doo is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.