Overall score
Spreyton
44.8/100
Stony Rise
44.3/100
Stony Rise for retirees and families.
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Head to head
Overall score
Spreyton
44.8/100
Stony Rise
44.3/100
Crime rate
Spreyton
1245.3 / 1k
Stony Rise
3295.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Spreyton
14
Stony Rise
20
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 | 44.8/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 1245.3 / 1k | 3295.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 6 |
| Walkability | 41.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 20 |
| Population | 1,876 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Spreyton reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Stony Rise is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Spreyton pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Stony Rise is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Spreyton sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Stony Rise.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Spreyton the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Stony Rise.