Overall score
Howard Springs
41.3/100
McMinns Lagoon
23.1/100
Howard Springs vs McMinns Lagoon, NT suburb comparison
Howard Springs for investment and value; McMinns Lagoon for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Howard SpringsMcMinns Lagoon
Nearby amenities
Howard Springs
0
McMinns Lagoon
1
Population
Howard Springs
3,153
McMinns Lagoon
687
Metric leadHoward Springs 5McMinns Lagoon 11 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 familiesMcMinns Lagoon
- 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 | McMinns Lagoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 23.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.4/100 | 10.7/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 4 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 1 |
| Population | 3,153 | 687 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Howard Springs is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city, and McMinns Lagoon is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
On the data, Howard Springs is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; McMinns Lagoon answers with nearby cafés and amenities.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Howard Springs the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer McMinns Lagoon.