Overall score
Lutwyche
58.9/100
Stafford
64.4/100
Lutwyche for schools; Stafford for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lutwyche
58.9/100
Stafford
64.4/100
Crime rate
Lutwyche
79.6 / 1k
Stafford
60.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lutwyche
179
Stafford
390
Population
Lutwyche
4,610
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 | Lutwyche | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.9/100 | 64.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.6 / 1k | 60.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 65 |
| Walkability | 86.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 179 | 390 |
| Green cover | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Population | 4,610 | 6,978 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Lutwyche is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Stafford is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Lutwyche pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Stafford is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Stafford, while Lutwyche 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.