Overall score
Wanniassa
63.8/100
Darwin City
63.9/100
Wanniassa vs Darwin City suburb comparison (ACT vs NT)
Wanniassa for investment and value; Darwin City for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
WanniassaDarwin City
Crime rate
Wanniassa
42.9 / 1k
Darwin City
—
Nearby amenities
Wanniassa
223
Darwin City
607
Population
Wanniassa
7,885
Darwin City
7,149
Metric leadWanniassa 3Darwin City 5across 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 investmentWanniassa
- Best for best valueWanniassa
- Best for best schoolsWanniassa
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 | Wanniassa | Darwin City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.8/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 3.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.9 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | — | 14 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 91.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 607 |
| Planning activity | 3 | — |
| Population | 7,885 | 7,149 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Wanniassa (ACT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Darwin City (NT) is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Wanniassa sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Darwin City is further into the wider countryside.
On the data, Wanniassa is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Darwin City answers with parks and reserves and walkability.
Choose Wanniassa if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Darwin City for retirees and families.