Overall score
Scamander
40.7/100
Stieglitz
28.8/100
Scamander for retirees and families.
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Head to head
Overall score
Scamander
40.7/100
Stieglitz
28.8/100
Crime rate
Scamander
20.3 / 1k
Stieglitz
20.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Scamander
44
Stieglitz
10
Population
Scamander
803
Stieglitz
595
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Scamander | Stieglitz |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.7/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.8/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.3 / 1k | 20.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 10 |
| Green cover | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Population | 803 | 595 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Scamander reads as a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Stieglitz is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Where Scamander is shaped by the coast, Stieglitz offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Scamander pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Stieglitz is the better pick for a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Scamander, while Stieglitz 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.