Balmain vs Stanmore, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Balmain | Stanmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.0/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 8.6/100 | 10.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.7 / 1k | 50.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 162 |
| Planning activity | 82 | 46 |
| Population | 10,454 | 7,619 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for best schoolsBalmain
Comparison summary
Balmain and Stanmore (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Balmain leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Balmain; Housing (desirability) favours Stanmore (NSW); Crime rate favours Stanmore (NSW). Quick verdicts: Best schools → Balmain.