Overall score
Campsie
48.6/100
Lakemba
45.9/100
Campsie vs Lakemba, NSW Suburb Comparison
Campsie for families and schools; Lakemba for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CampsieLakemba
Crime rate
Campsie
57.7 / 1k
Lakemba
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Campsie
274
Lakemba
218
Population
Campsie
26,132
Lakemba
17,092
Metric leadCampsie 6Lakemba 52 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 | Campsie | Lakemba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.6/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.7/100 | 16.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.7 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 130 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 274 | 218 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 33 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Population | 26,132 | 17,092 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Campsie is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Lakemba is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Campsie tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, overall desirability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Lakemba stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Campsie, while Lakemba 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.