Overall score
Parap
55.2/100
Stuart Park
55.3/100
Parap vs Stuart Park, NT suburb comparison
Stuart Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ParapStuart Park
Nearby amenities
Parap
162
Stuart Park
124
Population
Parap
2,819
Stuart Park
4,101
Metric leadParap 3Stuart Park 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStuart Park
- Best for familiesStuart Park
- Best for investmentStuart Park
- 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 | 55.2/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 6.3/100 | 11.6/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 15 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 162 | 124 |
| 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 parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities; Stuart Park answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Stuart Park, while Parap remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.