Overall score
Adamstown Heights
50.0/100
New Lambton Heights
46.1/100
Adamstown Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Adamstown Heights
50.0/100
New Lambton Heights
46.1/100
Crime rate
Adamstown Heights
86.7 / 1k
New Lambton Heights
46.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adamstown Heights
64
New Lambton Heights
57
Population
Adamstown Heights
5,621
New Lambton Heights
2,610
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 | Adamstown Heights | New Lambton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.0/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.7 / 1k | 46.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 105 | 53 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 64 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 17 |
| Population | 5,621 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Adamstown Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while New Lambton Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks.
Adamstown Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas New Lambton Heights is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Adamstown Heights suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas New Lambton Heights is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.