Overall score
Jingili
49.4/100
Nightcliff
54.8/100
Jingili for value; Nightcliff for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Jingili
49.4/100
Nightcliff
54.8/100
Nearby amenities
Jingili
67
Nightcliff
162
Population
Jingili
1,841
Nightcliff
3,884
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Jingili | Nightcliff |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.4/100 | 54.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.4/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 11 |
| Walkability | 19.0/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 162 |
| Green cover | 16.0% | 2.6% |
| Population | 1,841 | 3,884 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Jingili is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Nightcliff is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Jingili is stronger for housing affordability, plus schools and education options; Nightcliff answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability. Jingili generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Nightcliff leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Jingili, while Nightcliff remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.