Overall score
Runcorn
77.3/100
Stretton
56.4/100
Runcorn vs Stretton, QLD suburb comparison
Runcorn for families and value; Stretton for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RuncornStretton
Crime rate
Runcorn
23.4 / 1k
Stretton
22.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Runcorn
321
Stretton
152
Population
Runcorn
14,199
Stretton
4,686
Metric leadRuncorn 7Stretton 21 tiedacross 10 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.
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 and parks and reserves, whereas Stretton is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Runcorn the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Stretton.