Overall score
Everton Park
67.5/100
Stafford
67.5/100
Everton Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Everton Park
67.5/100
Stafford
67.5/100
Crime rate
Everton Park
37.2 / 1k
Stafford
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Everton Park
207
Stafford
384
Population
Everton Park
10,111
Stafford
6,978
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.5/100 | 67.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.2 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 65 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 207 | 384 |
| Population | 10,111 | 6,978 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Everton Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Stafford is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Everton Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Stafford is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Everton Park, while Stafford remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.