Desert Springs vs Mount Johns NT
Two Northern Territory suburbs, about 1.2 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Desert Springs | Mount Johns | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,536 | 541 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $500 | $345 |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 10 | 10 |
| Tree canopy | 4% | 4% |
| Population 2011 | 1,499 | 449 |
What stands out
Mount Johns rents cheaper — $345 vs $500 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (10 of 10).
Growth since 2011: Desert Springs +2%, Mount Johns +20%.
In short
The two sit about 1.2 km apart in a straight line, both in Northern Territory.
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