Stanford Merthyr vs Weston, NSW suburb comparison

Stanford Merthyr for schools; Weston for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Stanford MerthyrWeston

Overall score

Stanford Merthyr

30.3/100

Weston

48.3/100

Crime rate

Stanford Merthyr

90.5 / 1k

Weston

78.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Stanford Merthyr

17

Weston

66

Population

Stanford Merthyr

575

Weston

4,088

Metric leadStanford Merthyr 3Weston 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryStanford MerthyrWeston
Overall score30.3/10048.3/100
Housing (desirability)81.2/10081.2/100
Crime rate90.5 / 1k78.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools52
Parks & reserves16
Public transport stops966
Walkability15.5/10032.0/100
Nearby amenities1766
Planning activity216
Population5754,088
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/101/10

Comparison summary

Stanford Merthyr reads as a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm; Weston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Stanford Merthyr sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Weston is in a middle-ring position.

On the data, Stanford Merthyr is stronger for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Weston answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.

Households prioritising schools may find Stanford Merthyr the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Weston.

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