Overall score
Norman Park
60.0/100
Stones Corner
55.5/100
Norman Park for retirees and investment; Stones Corner for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Norman Park
60.0/100
Stones Corner
55.5/100
Crime rate
Norman Park
40.4 / 1k
Stones Corner
65.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Norman Park
117
Stones Corner
232
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 | 60.0/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 9.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.4 / 1k | 65.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 29 | 21 |
| Walkability | 88.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 117 | 232 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Stones Corner answers with walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Norman Park if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Stones Corner for households prioritising schools.