Overall score
Birmingham Gardens
35.4/100
Lambton
54.7/100
Birmingham Gardens vs Lambton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lambton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Birmingham GardensLambton
Crime rate
Birmingham Gardens
59.8 / 1k
Lambton
108.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Birmingham Gardens
36
Lambton
148
Population
Birmingham Gardens
2,598
Lambton
5,214
Metric leadBirmingham Gardens 2Lambton 101 tiedacross 13 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 | Birmingham Gardens | Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.4/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.8/100 | 74.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.8 / 1k | 108.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 50 | 80 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 148 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 29 |
| Green cover | 8.1% | 24.9% |
| Population | 2,598 | 5,214 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Birmingham Gardens reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Lambton is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Birmingham Gardens sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Lambton is in a middle-ring position.
Birmingham Gardens pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Lambton is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lambton, while Birmingham Gardens remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.