Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Stanhope Gardens
69.4/100
Acacia Gardens vs Stanhope Gardens, NSW Suburb Comparison
Stanhope Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Acacia GardensStanhope Gardens
Crime rate
Acacia Gardens
25.5 / 1k
Stanhope Gardens
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Gardens
27
Stanhope Gardens
281
Population
Acacia Gardens
3,668
Stanhope Gardens
9,349
Metric leadAcacia Gardens 2Stanhope Gardens 92 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStanhope Gardens
- Best for familiesStanhope Gardens
- Best for investmentStanhope Gardens
- Best for best valueStanhope Gardens
- Best for best schoolsStanhope 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 | Acacia Gardens | Stanhope Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.7/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 61 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 281 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 7 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Population | 3,668 | 9,349 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Acacia Gardens is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Stanhope Gardens is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Acacia Gardens sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Stanhope Gardens is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Acacia Gardens is stronger for schools and education options; Stanhope Gardens answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Acacia Gardens suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Stanhope Gardens is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.