Overall score
Firle
47.0/100
Stepney
50.7/100
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
88.2 / 1k
Stepney
78.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Firle
86
Stepney
162
Population
Firle
1,508
Stepney
942
Metric leadFirle 4Stepney 5across 9 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.
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 public transport access and walkability, whereas Stepney is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Firle the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Stepney.