Overall score
Spreyton
44.2/100
Stony Rise
45.6/100
Spreyton for families and investment; Stony Rise for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Spreyton
44.2/100
Stony Rise
45.6/100
Crime rate
Spreyton
54.0 / 1k
Stony Rise
54.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Spreyton
18
Stony Rise
22
Population
Spreyton
1,876
Stony Rise
728
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 | Spreyton | Stony Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.2/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.0/100 | 65.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.0 / 1k | 54.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 6 |
| Walkability | 41.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 18 | 22 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 21.0% |
| Population | 1,876 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Spreyton reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Stony Rise is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Spreyton pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Stony Rise is the better pick for schools and education options, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Spreyton sits in a affordable band, compared with a approachable feel in Stony Rise.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Stony Rise, while Spreyton 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.