Overall score
Furnissdale
12.1/100
Stake Hill
30.1/100
Stake Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Furnissdale
12.1/100
Stake Hill
30.1/100
Crime rate
Furnissdale
9942.7 / 1k
Stake Hill
26956.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Furnissdale
3
Stake Hill
0
Population
Furnissdale
1,061
Stake Hill
469
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 | Furnissdale | Stake Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 12.1/100 | 30.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 18.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 9942.7 / 1k | 26956.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 13 | — |
| Walkability | 19.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 0 |
| Population | 1,061 | 469 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Furnissdale is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, and Stake Hill is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Furnissdale pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Stake Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability. Furnissdale generally means more approachable housing costs, while Stake Hill leans toward more mid-market housing value.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Stake Hill, while Furnissdale remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.