Side by sideSuburb comparison

Royston vs Stony Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Stony Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stony Creek (984) sits above Royston (981).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Stony Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 981).

Common questionsRoyston vs Stony Creek

Common questions

Does Royston or Stony Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stony Creek scores 984 vs 981 in Royston. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Royston
Metric
Stony Creek

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
8.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
346
Population
8,605
46
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
8
981
Avg ICSEA
984

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).