Overall score
Stanmore
63.7/100
Tempe
50.3/100
Stanmore for families and schools; Tempe for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Stanmore
63.7/100
Tempe
50.3/100
Crime rate
Stanmore
48.1 / 1k
Tempe
85.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stanmore
162
Tempe
275
Population
Stanmore
7,619
Tempe
3,550
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 | Stanmore | Tempe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.7/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 29.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 85.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 33 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 26 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 162 | 275 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 20 |
| Population | 7,619 | 3,550 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Stanmore reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Tempe is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Stanmore tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Tempe stands out for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Stanmore if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Tempe for investors.