Overall score
Stapylton
18.9/100
Woongoolba
39.7/100
Stapylton vs Woongoolba, QLD suburb comparison
Woongoolba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StapyltonWoongoolba
Crime rate
Stapylton
72.4 / 1k
Woongoolba
70.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stapylton
7
Woongoolba
1
Population
Stapylton
430
Woongoolba
282
Metric leadStapylton 3Woongoolba 5across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWoongoolba
- Best for familiesWoongoolba
- Best for investmentWoongoolba
- Best for best valueWoongoolba
- Best for best schoolsWoongoolba
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 | 18.9/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.2/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.4 / 1k | 70.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | — |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 1 |
| 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 and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Woongoolba is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Woongoolba, while Stapylton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.