Overall score
Howard Springs
39.8/100
Humpty Doo
37.0/100
Howard Springs vs Humpty Doo, NT suburb comparison
Howard Springs for investment and value; Humpty Doo for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Howard SpringsHumpty Doo
Crime rate
Howard Springs
85.7 / 1k
Humpty Doo
17.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howard Springs
0
Humpty Doo
3
Population
Howard Springs
3,153
Humpty Doo
4,313
Metric leadHoward Springs 5Humpty Doo 4across 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 retireesHumpty Doo
- Best for familiesHumpty Doo
- Best for investmentHoward 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 | 39.8/100 | 37.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.4/100 | 6.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.7 / 1k | 17.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 15 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 3 |
| Population | 3,153 | 4,313 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Howard Springs is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and Humpty Doo is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm.
Howard Springs tends to lead on housing affordability and public transport access, while Humpty Doo stands out for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
Howard Springs suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Humpty Doo is the stronger match for retirees and families.