Overall score
Boolaroo
39.4/100
Lakelands
33.2/100
Boolaroo vs Lakelands, NSW suburb comparison
Boolaroo for investment and value; Lakelands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BoolarooLakelands
Crime rate
Boolaroo
90.9 / 1k
Lakelands
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Boolaroo
55
Lakelands
205
Population
Boolaroo
1,636
Lakelands
1,445
Metric leadBoolaroo 5Lakelands 5across 10 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 | Boolaroo | Lakelands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 33.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.9 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 16 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 55 | 205 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 2 |
| Population | 1,636 | 1,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Boolaroo is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Lakelands is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Boolaroo is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Lakelands answers with a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
Boolaroo suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Lakelands is the stronger match for retirees and families.