Overall score
Kedron
61.2/100
Stafford
64.4/100
Kedron for value; Stafford for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kedron
61.2/100
Stafford
64.4/100
Crime rate
Kedron
68.7 / 1k
Stafford
60.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kedron
243
Stafford
390
Population
Kedron
9,907
Stafford
6,978
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 | Kedron | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.2/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.7 / 1k | 60.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 243 | 390 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Population | 9,907 | 6,978 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Kedron is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Stafford is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Kedron pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and a larger local community, whereas Stafford is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Kedron, while Stafford remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.