Overall score
Marryatville
48.5/100
Stepney
56.4/100
Marryatville for schools; Stepney for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Marryatville
48.5/100
Stepney
56.4/100
Crime rate
Marryatville
26.7 / 1k
Stepney
103.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marryatville
31
Stepney
169
Population
Marryatville
648
Stepney
942
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 | Marryatville | Stepney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.3/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.7 / 1k | 103.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 7 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 78.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 169 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 32 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Population | 648 | 942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Marryatville is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Stepney is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Marryatville tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Stepney stands out for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Marryatville the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Stepney.
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.