Overall score
Stanmore
64.6/100
Sydenham
54.0/100
Stanmore vs Sydenham, NSW Suburb Comparison
Stanmore for investment and schools; Sydenham 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
173
Sydenham
99
Population
Stanmore
7,619
Sydenham
1,100
Metric leadStanmore 8Sydenham 23 tiedacross 13 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 | 64.6/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.1 / 1k | 85.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 33 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 32 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 173 | 99 |
| Planning activity | 62 | 16 |
| Green cover | 1.5% | 15.5% |
| 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, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas Sydenham is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Stanmore, while Sydenham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.