Overall score
Fannie Bay
64.0/100
Stuart Park
55.3/100
Fannie Bay for investment and value; Stuart Park for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fannie Bay
64.0/100
Stuart Park
55.3/100
Nearby amenities
Fannie Bay
130
Stuart Park
124
Population
Fannie Bay
2,875
Stuart Park
4,101
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 | Fannie Bay | Stuart Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.1/100 | 11.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 15 |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 124 |
| Population | 2,875 | 4,101 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Fannie Bay reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Stuart Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Fannie Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Stuart Park is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Fannie Bay suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Stuart Park is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.