Overall score
Ormeau
55.8/100
Stapylton
38.8/100
Ormeau for retirees and families; Stapylton for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ormeau
55.8/100
Stapylton
38.8/100
Crime rate
Ormeau
34.5 / 1k
Stapylton
117.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ormeau
183
Stapylton
7
Population
Ormeau
15,938
Stapylton
430
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 | Ormeau | Stapylton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.8/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.8/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.5 / 1k | 117.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 4 |
| Walkability | 96.0/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 183 | 7 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| Population | 15,938 | 430 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Ormeau is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Stapylton is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible. Ormeau sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Stapylton is further out with more breathing room.
Ormeau tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Stapylton stands out for relatively affordable housing. Ormeau generally means more sought-after housing, while Stapylton leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ormeau, while Stapylton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.