Overall score
Callaghan
48.6/100
Lambton
54.7/100
Callaghan vs Lambton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Callaghan for retirees and families; Lambton for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CallaghanLambton
Crime rate
Callaghan
82.1 / 1k
Lambton
108.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Callaghan
1,208
Lambton
148
Population
Callaghan
1,358
Lambton
5,214
Metric leadCallaghan 4Lambton 52 tiedacross 11 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 | Callaghan | Lambton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 74.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.1 / 1k | 108.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 80 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1,208 | 148 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 29 |
| Green cover | 15.6% | 24.9% |
| Population | 1,358 | 5,214 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | — | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Callaghan is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Lambton is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Callaghan is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities; Lambton answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and overall desirability. Callaghan generally means more mid-market housing value, while Lambton leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lambton, while Callaghan 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.