Overall score
Stapylton
38.8/100
Yatala
42.1/100
Stapylton for retirees and schools; Yatala for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Stapylton
38.8/100
Yatala
42.1/100
Crime rate
Stapylton
117.1 / 1k
Yatala
118.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stapylton
7
Yatala
28
Population
Stapylton
430
Yatala
1,405
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 | Stapylton | Yatala |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.1/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.1 / 1k | 118.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 9 |
| Walkability | 8.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 28 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Population | 430 | 1,405 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Stapylton reads as a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible; Yatala is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Stapylton tends to lead on relatively affordable housing, while Yatala stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. On housing, Stapylton sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Yatala.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yatala, 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.