Overall score
Muirhead
47.8/100
Wagaman
46.7/100
Muirhead vs Wagaman, NT suburb comparison
Muirhead for retirees and investment; Wagaman for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MuirheadWagaman
Nearby amenities
Muirhead
55
Wagaman
178
Population
Muirhead
3,689
Wagaman
2,023
Metric leadMuirhead 5Wagaman 4across 9 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.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Muirhead is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Wagaman is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Muirhead pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wagaman is the better pick for public transport access and walkability. On housing, Muirhead sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Wagaman.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Muirhead, while Wagaman remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.