Overall score
St Peters
59.1/100
Stanmore
63.7/100
St Peters for value; Stanmore for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
St Peters
59.1/100
Stanmore
63.7/100
Crime rate
St Peters
85.1 / 1k
Stanmore
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Peters
197
Stanmore
162
Population
St Peters
3,629
Stanmore
7,619
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 Peters | Stanmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.1/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.2/100 | 10.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.1 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 33 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 34 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 197 | 162 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 56 |
| Population | 3,629 | 7,619 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
St Peters is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Stanmore is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
St Peters pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Stanmore is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Stanmore, while St Peters remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.