Overall score
Kambah
76.5/100
Darwin City
63.9/100
Kambah vs Darwin City suburb comparison (ACT vs NT)
Kambah for families and investment; Darwin City for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KambahDarwin City
Crime rate
Kambah
16.5 / 1k
Darwin City
—
Nearby amenities
Kambah
260
Darwin City
607
Population
Kambah
15,670
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadKambah 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)
- Best for retireesDarwin City
- Best for familiesKambah
- Best for investmentKambah
- Best for best valueKambah
- Best for best schoolsKambah
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 | Kambah | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76.5/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 3.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.5 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 260 | 607 |
| Planning activity | 16 | — |
| Population | 15,670 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kambah (ACT) is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Darwin City (NT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Kambah sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
Kambah tends to lead on housing affordability and schools and education options, while Darwin City stands out for parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Kambah, while Darwin City remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.