Overall score
Ainslie
68.1/100
Lyneham
57.8/100
Ainslie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ainslie
68.1/100
Lyneham
57.8/100
Crime rate
Ainslie
31.1 / 1k
Lyneham
35.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ainslie
296
Lyneham
177
Population
Ainslie
5,376
Lyneham
5,703
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.
Ainslie reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Lyneham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Ainslie is stronger for housing affordability and schools and education options; Lyneham answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Ainslie the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lyneham.