Overall score
Grange
65.8/100
Stafford Heights
66.1/100
Grange for retirees; Stafford Heights for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Grange
65.8/100
Stafford Heights
66.1/100
Crime rate
Grange
36.0 / 1k
Stafford Heights
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Grange
105
Stafford Heights
123
Population
Grange
4,615
Stafford Heights
6,992
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 | Grange | Stafford Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.8/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 36.0 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 34 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 123 |
| Population | 4,615 | 6,992 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Grange reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Stafford Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Stafford Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Grange keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Grange tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Stafford Heights stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Grange suits retirees more clearly, whereas Stafford Heights is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.