Overall score
Dutton Park
59.8/100
Stones Corner
61.5/100
Dutton Park for investment and value; Stones Corner for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dutton Park
59.8/100
Stones Corner
61.5/100
Crime rate
Dutton Park
207.9 / 1k
Stones Corner
104.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dutton Park
222
Stones Corner
264
Population
Dutton Park
2,134
Stones Corner
2,336
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 | Dutton Park | Stones Corner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.8/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 207.9 / 1k | 104.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 21 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 222 | 264 |
| Green cover | 14.5% | 16.1% |
| Population | 2,134 | 2,336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Dutton Park is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Stones Corner is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Dutton Park is stronger for housing affordability, public transport access, and overall desirability; Stones Corner answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Dutton Park, while Stones Corner remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.