Overall score
Leith
36.4/100
Stony Rise
45.6/100
Leith for beach lifestyle; Stony Rise for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Leith
36.4/100
Stony Rise
45.6/100
Crime rate
Leith
54.0 / 1k
Stony Rise
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leith
6
Stony Rise
22
Population
Leith
504
Stony Rise
728
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 | Leith | Stony Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 6 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 22 |
| Green cover | 9.2% | 21.0% |
| Population | 504 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Leith reads as a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Stony Rise is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Leith leans into coastal living, while Stony Rise feels more inland and suburban in character.
Leith pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Stony Rise is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Leith sits in a gently premium band, compared with a approachable feel in Stony Rise.
Leith suits retirees and people chasing a beach lifestyle more clearly, whereas Stony Rise is the stronger match for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.