Howard Springs vs Humpty Doo, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Howard Springs | Humpty Doo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.4/100 | 6.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.9 / 1k | 13.4 / 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHumpty Doo
- Best for familiesHumpty Doo
- Best for investmentHoward Springs
- Best for best valueHoward Springs
- Best for best schoolsHoward Springs
Comparison summary
Howard Springs and Humpty Doo offer different strengths across official suburb data. Howard Springs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Howard Springs; Housing (desirability) favours Howard Springs; Crime rate favours Humpty Doo. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Humpty Doo, Families → Humpty Doo, Investment → Howard Springs, Best value → Howard Springs.