Overall score
Ambleside
39.6/100
Stony Rise
44.3/100
Stony Rise for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ambleside
39.6/100
Stony Rise
44.3/100
Crime rate
Ambleside
3492.9 / 1k
Stony Rise
3295.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ambleside
1
Stony Rise
20
Population
Ambleside
695
Stony Rise
728
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 | Ambleside | Stony Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.3/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3492.9 / 1k | 3295.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 6 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 20 |
| Population | 695 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 4/10 |
Ambleside reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Stony Rise is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Ambleside is stronger for public transport access and walkability; Stony Rise answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Stony Rise, while Ambleside remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.