Overall score
Stanmore
64.6/100
Summer Hill
66.8/100
Stanmore for schools; Summer Hill for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Stanmore
64.6/100
Summer Hill
66.8/100
Crime rate
Stanmore
48.1 / 1k
Summer Hill
36.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stanmore
173
Summer Hill
244
Population
Stanmore
7,619
Summer Hill
7,288
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 | Summer Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.6/100 | 66.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 36.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 33 | 24 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 46 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 173 | 244 |
| Planning activity | 62 | 34 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Population | 7,619 | 7,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Stanmore is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Summer Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Stanmore pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a larger local community, whereas Summer Hill is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Stanmore suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Summer Hill is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
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.