Overall score
Arakoon
36.7/100
Stuarts Point
48.2/100
Arakoon vs Stuarts Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Arakoon for beach lifestyle and schools; Stuarts Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ArakoonStuarts Point
Crime rate
Arakoon
71.3 / 1k
Stuarts Point
75.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Arakoon
11
Stuarts Point
44
Population
Arakoon
445
Stuarts Point
766
Metric leadArakoon 3Stuarts Point 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStuarts Point
- Best for familiesStuarts Point
- Best for beach lifestyleArakoon
- Best for investmentStuarts Point
- Best for best schoolsArakoon
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 | Arakoon | Stuarts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.7/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.4/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.3 / 1k | 75.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 28 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 3 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 5.9% |
| Population | 445 | 766 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Arakoon reads as a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Stuarts Point is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Arakoon is shaped by the coast, Stuarts Point offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Arakoon is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Stuarts Point answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Arakoon sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Stuarts Point.
Arakoon suits retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and investors more clearly, whereas Stuarts Point is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
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.