Stafford Heights vs Stafford
The verdict
Stafford rates higher for transport (83 vs 70). Stafford has a shorter estimated CBD commute (33 vs 37 min).
Scores
Stafford HeightsStafford
| Stafford Heights | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 87 |
| Transport | 70 | 83 |
| Education | 78 | 77 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Stafford Heights | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,992 | 6,978 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,159 | $1,753 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.0% | 46.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 75.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Stafford Heights — · Stafford —
Property
| Stafford Heights | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $685 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Stafford Heights | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 930 | 931 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 416 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Stafford Heights | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1,047 |
See the full school list on each profile: Stafford Heights · Stafford
Transport
| Stafford Heights | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 65 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.0 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Stafford Heights | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 15 |
| Parks | 10 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 11.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Stafford Heights | Stafford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,992 | 6,978 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,114 | 7,381 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.43% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Stafford Heights or Stafford?
Stafford Heights and Stafford have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Stafford Heights or Stafford?
Stafford has a higher average school ICSEA (Stafford Heights 987 vs Stafford 1047; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Stafford Heights or Stafford?
Stafford has the higher transport score (Stafford Heights 70/100 vs Stafford 83/100).
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