Overall score
Stretton
56.4/100
Sunnybank Hills
72.3/100
Stretton vs Sunnybank Hills, QLD suburb comparison
Stretton for retirees; Sunnybank Hills for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
StrettonSunnybank Hills
Crime rate
Stretton
22.9 / 1k
Sunnybank Hills
47.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stretton
152
Sunnybank Hills
491
Population
Stretton
4,686
Sunnybank Hills
18,085
Metric leadStretton 2Sunnybank Hills 71 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 retireesStretton
- Best for familiesSunnybank Hills
- Best for best valueSunnybank Hills
- Best for best schoolsSunnybank Hills
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 | Stretton | Sunnybank Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 72.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.9 / 1k | 47.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 31 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 60 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 152 | 491 |
| Population | 4,686 | 18,085 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Stretton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Sunnybank Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks. Sunnybank Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Stretton keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Stretton tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Sunnybank Hills stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Stretton suits retirees more clearly, whereas Sunnybank Hills is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.