Overall score
Kaleen
77.5/100
Darwin City
61.7/100
Kaleen vs Darwin City suburb comparison (ACT vs NT)
Kaleen for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaleenDarwin City
Crime rate
Kaleen
17.7 / 1k
Darwin City
529.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kaleen
296
Darwin City
607
Population
Kaleen
7,672
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadKaleen 5Darwin City 3across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kaleen | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77.5/100 | 61.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 3.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 529.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 296 | 607 |
| Planning activity | 7 | — |
| Population | 7,672 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kaleen (ACT) is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Darwin City (NT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Kaleen sits closer to the city centre, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
Kaleen tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Darwin City stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kaleen, while Darwin City remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.