Overall score
Firle
52.5/100
Stepney
56.4/100
Firle vs Stepney, SA Suburb Comparison
Firle for schools; Stepney for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FirleStepney
Crime rate
Firle
94.4 / 1k
Stepney
103.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Firle
86
Stepney
169
Population
Firle
1,508
Stepney
942
Metric leadFirle 6Stepney 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Firle | Stepney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 103.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 7 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 78.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 169 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 32 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 0.3% |
| Population | 1,508 | 942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Firle is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Stepney is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Firle pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Stepney is the better pick for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Firle the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Stepney.
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.