Carlton vs Lewisham, TAS Suburb Comparison

Carlton for families and schools; Lewisham for value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

CarltonLewisham

Overall score

Carlton

33.8/100

Lewisham

37.7/100

Crime rate

Carlton

31.2 / 1k

Lewisham

31.2 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Carlton

3

Lewisham

6

Population

Carlton

1,363

Lewisham

799

Metric leadCarlton 2Lewisham 52 tiedacross 9 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.

CategoryCarltonLewisham
Overall score33.8/10037.7/100
Housing (desirability)43.5/10045.3/100
Crime rate31.2 / 1k31.2 / 1k
Weather (desirability)82.3/10082.3/100
Walkability0.0/1003.5/100
Nearby amenities36
Green cover7.8%6.1%
Population1,363799
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/105/10

Comparison summary

Carlton is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Lewisham is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Lewisham sits among greener hillside streets, while Carlton keeps a flatter suburban layout.

On the data, Carlton is stronger for a larger local community; Lewisham answers with housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Carlton sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Lewisham.

Households prioritising schools may find Carlton the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Lewisham.

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.

Related comparisons