Overall score
St Peters
58.5/100
Stanmore
64.6/100
Stanmore for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
St Peters
58.5/100
Stanmore
64.6/100
Crime rate
St Peters
85.1 / 1k
Stanmore
48.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
St Peters
214
Stanmore
173
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 | 58.5/100 | 64.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.1/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.1 / 1k | 48.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 33 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 34 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 173 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 62 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| 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, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Stanmore is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
St Peters suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Stanmore is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.