Overall score
Midland
52.8/100
Stratton
39.5/100
Midland for retirees and families; Stratton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Midland
52.8/100
Stratton
39.5/100
Crime rate
Midland
43.1 / 1k
Stratton
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Midland
321
Stratton
61
Population
Midland
6,335
Stratton
3,267
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 | Midland | Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 67.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 31 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 321 | 61 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 33.7% |
| Population | 6,335 | 3,267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Midland is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Stratton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Midland is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Stratton answers with housing affordability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Midland the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Stratton.
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.