Overall score
St Morris
56.3/100
Stepney
56.4/100
St Morris for families and value; Stepney for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
St Morris
56.3/100
Stepney
56.4/100
Crime rate
St Morris
22.0 / 1k
Stepney
103.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Morris
75
Stepney
169
Population
St Morris
1,598
Stepney
942
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 | St Morris | Stepney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.9/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.0 / 1k | 103.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 7 |
| Walkability | 62.0/100 | 78.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 75 | 169 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 32 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Population | 1,598 | 942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
St Morris is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Stepney is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, St Morris is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space; Stepney answers with public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find St Morris the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Stepney.
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.