Overall score
Stapylton
38.8/100
Woongoolba
26.9/100
Stapylton vs Woongoolba, QLD Suburb Comparison
Stapylton for retirees and schools; Woongoolba for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StapyltonWoongoolba
Crime rate
Stapylton
117.1 / 1k
Woongoolba
118.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stapylton
7
Woongoolba
2
Population
Stapylton
430
Woongoolba
282
Metric leadStapylton 6Woongoolba 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStapylton
- Best for best valueWoongoolba
- Best for best schoolsStapylton
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 | Stapylton | Woongoolba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 26.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.1 / 1k | 118.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 2 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 0.0% |
| Population | 430 | 282 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Stapylton is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible, while Woongoolba is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Stapylton sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Woongoolba is within day-trip reach of the capital.
Stapylton pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Woongoolba is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woongoolba, while Stapylton 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.