Overall score
Stuart Park
53.1/100
The Narrows
31.7/100
Stuart Park for retirees and families; The Narrows for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Stuart Park
53.1/100
The Narrows
31.7/100
Crime rate
Stuart Park
952.1 / 1k
The Narrows
6080.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Stuart Park
124
The Narrows
12
Population
Stuart Park
4,101
The Narrows
632
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 | Stuart Park | The Narrows |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.6/100 | 18.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 952.1 / 1k | 6080.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 3 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 124 | 12 |
| Population | 4,101 | 632 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Stuart Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and The Narrows is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm.
Stuart Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas The Narrows is the better pick for housing affordability. On housing, Stuart Park sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in The Narrows.
Choose Stuart Park if you are weighing retirees and value-focused buyers; lean toward The Narrows for investors.