Newmarket vs Stafford, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newmarket | Stafford |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.5/100 | 65.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.8/100 | 37.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.7 / 1k | 32.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 65 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 186 | 384 |
| Population | 5,083 | 6,978 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Newmarket and Stafford offer different strengths across official suburb data. Stafford leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Stafford; Housing (desirability) favours Stafford; Crime rate favours Newmarket. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newmarket, Families → Newmarket, Investment → Stafford, Best value → Stafford.