Overall score
Abermain
31.3/100
Stanford Merthyr
36.1/100
Abermain for schools; Stanford Merthyr for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Abermain
31.3/100
Stanford Merthyr
36.1/100
Crime rate
Abermain
78.9 / 1k
Stanford Merthyr
90.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Abermain
19
Stanford Merthyr
18
Population
Abermain
2,544
Stanford Merthyr
575
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Abermain | Stanford Merthyr |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.5/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 78.9 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 3 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 23.9% |
| Population | 2,544 | 575 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Abermain reads as a settled metro mid-sized suburb that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible; Stanford Merthyr is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Abermain tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Stanford Merthyr stands out for schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Abermain the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Stanford Merthyr.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.