Overall score
Stanhope
33.0/100
Waranga Shores
19.7/100
Stanhope for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Stanhope
33.0/100
Waranga Shores
19.7/100
Crime rate
Stanhope
48.4 / 1k
Waranga Shores
149.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stanhope
0
Waranga Shores
0
Population
Stanhope
826
Waranga Shores
314
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 | Stanhope | Waranga Shores |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.0/100 | 19.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.0/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.4 / 1k | 149.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 13 |
| Population | 826 | 314 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Stanhope reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Waranga Shores is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Stanhope tends to lead on housing affordability and walkability, while Waranga Shores stands out for a quieter safety profile.
Choose Stanhope if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Waranga Shores for families.