Overall score
Stanmore
63.7/100
Sydenham
52.3/100
Stanmore vs Sydenham, NSW suburb comparison
Stanmore for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StanmoreSydenham
Crime rate
Stanmore
48.1 / 1k
Sydenham
85.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stanmore
162
Sydenham
94
Population
Stanmore
7,619
Sydenham
1,100
Metric leadStanmore 7Sydenham 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
| Category | Stanmore | Sydenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.7/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 22.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 85.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 33 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 162 | 94 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 13 |
| Population | 7,619 | 1,100 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Stanmore is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Sydenham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
Stanmore pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Sydenham is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Stanmore, while Sydenham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.