Overall score
Runcorn
61.8/100
Stretton
55.3/100
Runcorn vs Stretton, QLD Suburb Comparison
Runcorn for investment and value; Stretton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RuncornStretton
Crime rate
Runcorn
37.4 / 1k
Stretton
38.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Runcorn
322
Stretton
152
Population
Runcorn
14,199
Stretton
4,686
Metric leadRuncorn 9Stretton 21 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Runcorn | Stretton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.8/100 | 55.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.1/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.4 / 1k | 38.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 15 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 322 | 152 |
| Green cover | 10.9% | 15.6% |
| Population | 14,199 | 4,686 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Runcorn is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Stretton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Runcorn pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Stretton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Runcorn the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Stretton.
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.