Overall score
Cliftleigh
47.1/100
Stanford Merthyr
36.1/100
Cliftleigh vs Stanford Merthyr, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cliftleigh for schools; Stanford Merthyr for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CliftleighStanford Merthyr
Crime rate
Cliftleigh
46.2 / 1k
Stanford Merthyr
90.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cliftleigh
15
Stanford Merthyr
18
Population
Cliftleigh
2,309
Stanford Merthyr
575
Metric leadCliftleigh 6Stanford Merthyr 32 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 familiesStanford Merthyr
- Best for investmentStanford Merthyr
- Best for best schoolsCliftleigh
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 | Cliftleigh | Stanford Merthyr |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 36.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 70.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 90.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 9 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 23.9% |
| Population | 2,309 | 575 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Cliftleigh is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Stanford Merthyr is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
Cliftleigh tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, while Stanford Merthyr stands out for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Cliftleigh sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Stanford Merthyr.
Cliftleigh suits retirees, families, and investors more clearly, whereas Stanford Merthyr is the stronger match for 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.