Overall score
Clinton
56.8/100
West Stowe
35.6/100
Clinton for retirees and families; West Stowe for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clinton
56.8/100
West Stowe
35.6/100
Crime rate
Clinton
52.8 / 1k
West Stowe
52.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clinton
54
West Stowe
0
Population
Clinton
6,170
West Stowe
391
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 | Clinton | West Stowe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.8/100 | 35.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.8 / 1k | 52.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | — |
| Walkability | 49.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 54 | 0 |
| Population | 6,170 | 391 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Clinton reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; West Stowe is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Clinton pulls ahead on walkability and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas West Stowe is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Clinton sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in West Stowe.
Households prioritising schools may find Clinton the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer West Stowe.