Overall score
Norman Park
59.4/100
Stones Corner
61.5/100
Norman Park for investment and value; Stones Corner for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Norman Park
59.4/100
Stones Corner
61.5/100
Crime rate
Norman Park
66.1 / 1k
Stones Corner
104.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Norman Park
121
Stones Corner
264
Population
Norman Park
6,842
Stones Corner
2,336
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 | Norman Park | Stones Corner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.4/100 | 61.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 66.1 / 1k | 104.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 21 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 121 | 264 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 16.1% |
| Population | 6,842 | 2,336 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Norman Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Stones Corner is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Norman Park is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Stones Corner answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Norman Park if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Stones Corner for households prioritising schools.
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.