Overall score
Banksmeadow
49.6/100
Eastlakes
47.8/100
Banksmeadow vs Eastlakes, NSW Suburb Comparison
Eastlakes for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BanksmeadowEastlakes
Crime rate
Banksmeadow
27.5 / 1k
Eastlakes
57.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Banksmeadow
138
Eastlakes
77
Population
Banksmeadow
508
Eastlakes
6,347
Metric leadBanksmeadow 5Eastlakes 61 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Banksmeadow | Eastlakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.5/100 | 48.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.5 / 1k | 57.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 47 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 138 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Population | 508 | 6,347 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Banksmeadow is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Eastlakes is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Banksmeadow pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Eastlakes is the better pick for schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Banksmeadow suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Eastlakes is the stronger match for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.