Overall score
The Gardens
47.8/100
The Narrows
31.7/100
The Gardens vs The Narrows, NT suburb comparison
The Gardens for retirees and families; The Narrows for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
The GardensThe Narrows
Crime rate
The Gardens
5642.7 / 1k
The Narrows
6080.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
The Gardens
204
The Narrows
12
Population
The Gardens
726
The Narrows
632
Metric leadThe Gardens 8The Narrows 2across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesThe Gardens
- Best for familiesThe Gardens
- Best for investmentThe Narrows
- Best for best schoolsThe Gardens
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 | The Gardens | The Narrows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.2/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 5642.7 / 1k | 6080.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 3 |
| Walkability | 18.5/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 204 | 12 |
| Population | 726 | 632 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, The Gardens is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, and The Narrows is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
On the data, The Gardens is stronger for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves; The Narrows answers with housing affordability and walkability. On housing, The Gardens sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in The Narrows.
The Gardens suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas The Narrows is the stronger match for investors.