Overall score
Howard Springs
38.5/100
Knuckey Lagoon
36.0/100
Howard Springs vs Knuckey Lagoon, NT Suburb Comparison
Howard Springs for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Howard SpringsKnuckey Lagoon
Nearby amenities
Howard Springs
6
Knuckey Lagoon
20
Population
Howard Springs
3,153
Knuckey Lagoon
498
Metric leadHoward Springs 6Knuckey Lagoon 21 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 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 | Knuckey Lagoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.8/100 | 13.1/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 5 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 20 |
| Green cover | 12.2% | 17.3% |
| Population | 3,153 | 498 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Howard Springs is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Knuckey Lagoon is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Howard Springs is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability; Knuckey Lagoon answers with nearby cafés and amenities. Howard Springs generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Knuckey Lagoon leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Howard Springs suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Knuckey Lagoon 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.