Nhulunbuy vs Yirrkala, NT suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Nhulunbuy | Yirrkala |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.0/100 | 23.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.1 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.5/100 | 25.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 21 |
| Population | 3,350 | 657 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Nhulunbuy and Yirrkala offer different strengths across official suburb data. Nhulunbuy leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Yirrkala; Housing (desirability) favours Nhulunbuy; Schools & preschools favours Nhulunbuy. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Nhulunbuy, Families → Yirrkala, Beach lifestyle → Nhulunbuy, Investment → Nhulunbuy.