Overall score
Oonoonba
36.9/100
Stuart
27.1/100
Oonoonba for retirees and investment; Stuart for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Oonoonba
36.9/100
Stuart
27.1/100
Crime rate
Oonoonba
67.7 / 1k
Stuart
67.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oonoonba
19
Stuart
0
Population
Oonoonba
2,050
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.
Oonoonba reads as a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience; Stuart is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Oonoonba tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Stuart stands out for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Oonoonba, while Stuart remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.