Overall score
Stansbury
36.9/100
Yorketown
36.8/100
Stansbury for beach lifestyle; Yorketown for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Stansbury
36.9/100
Yorketown
36.8/100
Crime rate
Stansbury
15.3 / 1k
Yorketown
5.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stansbury
4
Yorketown
2
Population
Stansbury
603
Yorketown
997
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 | Stansbury | Yorketown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 36.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 60.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.3 / 1k | 5.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 3 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 4.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 11 |
| Green cover | 2.3% | 0.4% |
| Population | 603 | 997 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Stansbury reads as a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living; Yorketown is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Stansbury leans into coastal living, while Yorketown feels more inland and suburban in character.
Stansbury tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Yorketown stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Stansbury the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yorketown.
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.