Overall score
Nome
26.1/100
Stuart
26.3/100
Nome for retirees and families; Stuart for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Nome
26.1/100
Stuart
26.3/100
Crime rate
Nome
79.4 / 1k
Stuart
71.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Nome
1
Stuart
0
Population
Nome
990
Stuart
1,576
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.
Put side by side, Nome is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Stuart is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Nome tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Stuart stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Nome generally means more mid-market housing value, while Stuart leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees may find Nome the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Stuart.