Overall score
Saddleworth
29.9/100
Stockport
21.4/100
Saddleworth vs Stockport, SA suburb comparison
Saddleworth for families and investment; Stockport for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SaddleworthStockport
Crime rate
Saddleworth
24.0 / 1k
Stockport
31.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Saddleworth
10
Stockport
1
Population
Saddleworth
483
Stockport
272
Metric leadSaddleworth 7Stockport 1across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStockport
- Best for familiesSaddleworth
- Best for investmentSaddleworth
- Best for best valueSaddleworth
- Best for best schoolsSaddleworth
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 | Saddleworth | Stockport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 21.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 24.0 / 1k | 31.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 5 |
| Population | 483 | 272 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Saddleworth is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Stockport is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Saddleworth is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Stockport answers with a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Saddleworth suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Stockport is the stronger match for retirees.