Howard Springs vs McMinns Lagoon, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Howard Springs | McMinns Lagoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 23.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.4/100 | 10.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.9 / 1k | — |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMcMinns Lagoon
- Best for familiesMcMinns Lagoon
- Best for investmentHoward Springs
- Best for best valueHoward Springs
- Best for best schoolsHoward Springs
Comparison summary
Howard Springs and McMinns Lagoon 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; Public transport stops favours Howard Springs. Quick verdicts: Retirees → McMinns Lagoon, Families → McMinns Lagoon, Investment → Howard Springs, Best value → Howard Springs.