Overall score
Dutton Park
50.5/100
Stones Corner
55.5/100
Dutton Park for families and investment; Stones Corner for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dutton Park
50.5/100
Stones Corner
55.5/100
Crime rate
Dutton Park
127.2 / 1k
Stones Corner
65.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dutton Park
182
Stones Corner
232
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 | 50.5/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.2/100 | 9.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.2 / 1k | 65.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 23 | 21 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 232 |
| 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 and public transport access; Stones Corner answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Dutton Park if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Stones Corner for retirees.