Overall score
Everton Park
67.5/100
Stafford Heights
66.1/100
Everton Park for families and schools; Stafford Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Everton Park
67.5/100
Stafford Heights
66.1/100
Crime rate
Everton Park
37.2 / 1k
Stafford Heights
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Everton Park
207
Stafford Heights
123
Population
Everton Park
10,111
Stafford Heights
6,992
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 | Everton Park | Stafford Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.5/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.2 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 34 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 207 | 123 |
| Population | 10,111 | 6,992 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Everton Park reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Stafford Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Stafford Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Everton Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Everton Park is stronger for schools and education options and public transport access; Stafford Heights answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Everton Park the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Stafford Heights.