Overall score
Parap
57.9/100
Stuart Park
53.1/100
Parap vs Stuart Park, NT Suburb Comparison
Parap for retirees and investment; Stuart Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParapStuart Park
Nearby amenities
Parap
181
Stuart Park
145
Population
Parap
2,819
Stuart Park
4,101
Metric leadParap 5Stuart Park 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesParap
- Best for investmentParap
- Best for best schoolsStuart Park
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Parap | Stuart Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.9/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 46.9/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 15 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 181 | 145 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 7.5% |
| Population | 2,819 | 4,101 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Parap is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Stuart Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Parap is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Stuart Park answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Stuart Park, while Parap 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.