Overall score
Lenah Valley
53.6/100
Mount Stuart
56.1/100
Lenah Valley for investment and value; Mount Stuart for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lenah Valley
53.6/100
Mount Stuart
56.1/100
Crime rate
Lenah Valley
779.9 / 1k
Mount Stuart
2106.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lenah Valley
53
Mount Stuart
43
Population
Lenah Valley
6,522
Mount Stuart
2,444
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 | Lenah Valley | Mount Stuart |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 779.9 / 1k | 2106.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 12 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 20 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 43 |
| Population | 6,522 | 2,444 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Lenah Valley is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Mount Stuart is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood.
Lenah Valley pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Mount Stuart is the better pick for walkability and overall desirability.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Lenah Valley the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Mount Stuart.