Stuart vs Wulguru, QLD suburb comparison

Stuart for families; Wulguru for retirees and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

StuartWulguru

Overall score

Stuart

27.1/100

Wulguru

41.3/100

Crime rate

Stuart

67.9 / 1k

Wulguru

67.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Stuart

0

Wulguru

32

Population

Stuart

1,576

Wulguru

4,389

Metric leadStuart 0Wulguru 8across 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

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.

CategoryStuartWulguru
Overall score27.1/10041.3/100
Housing (desirability)41.0/10068.9/100
Crime rate67.9 / 1k67.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools2
Parks & reserves13
Walkability0.0/10026.5/100
Nearby amenities032
Population1,5764,389
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/102/10

Comparison summary

Stuart is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Wulguru is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.

Stuart tends to lead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, while Wulguru stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.

Families may find Stuart the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Wulguru.

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