Darwin · Public Transport Report
Noonamah, NT
Ranked #56 of 83 Darwin suburbs by public transport quality
Composite Score
49.6/100
Fair public transport
Darwin Rank
#56
of 83 suburbs
Percentile
33%
Better than 33% of suburbs
Score breakdown
The composite score combines three weighted components:
Key destinations from Noonamah
| Destination | Journey Time | Single Trip | Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin CBD | 106 min | $2.00 | $20.00/wk |
| Casuarina | 119 min | $2.00 | $20.00/wk |
| Palmerston | 82 min | $2.00 | $20.00/wk |
| Nightcliff | 124 min | $2.00 | $20.00/wk |
| Humpty Doo | 32 min | $2.00 | $20.00/wk |
Network reach — suburbs accessible by PT
Full Noonamah PT Report — PDF
Detailed journey times, Darwin Bus fare estimates, connectivity map and more.
About Noonamah's public transport score
Noonamah has a composite public transport score of 49.6 out of 100, placing it #56 out of 83 suburbs across Darwin. This score reflects three key dimensions: journey quality to key destinations, cost efficiency of weekly commuting using Darwin Bus fares, and overall network connectivity — the number of suburbs reachable with zero, one, or more transfers.
Download the full suburb report above for a detailed breakdown of journey times, route options, weekly cost estimates, and a connectivity map showing which destinations are reachable and how many transfers are required.
How the score is calculated
The gettinthr score combines three weighted components. Journey Quality (45%) measures effective travel time to every other suburb in Darwin during the morning peak (8:30am Tuesday), applying a 10-minute penalty per transfer and a 5-minute penalty per bus leg. Cost Efficiency (25%) calculates actual Darwin Bus fares for the CBD journey, multiplied by 10 trips per week, dividing weekly cost by weekly commuting hours. Connectivity (30%) measures what percentage of all Darwin suburbs you can reach within 60 minutes by public transport. All scores are normalised across all 83 Darwin suburbs into a composite out of 100.