Overall score
Clemton Park
43.2/100
Lakemba
45.9/100
Clemton Park for families and value; Lakemba for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clemton Park
43.2/100
Lakemba
45.9/100
Crime rate
Clemton Park
23.8 / 1k
Lakemba
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clemton Park
12
Lakemba
218
Population
Clemton Park
1,676
Lakemba
17,092
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Clemton Park | Lakemba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 16.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 130 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 12 | 218 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 33 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Population | 1,676 | 17,092 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 1/10 |
Clemton Park reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Lakemba is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Clemton Park pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Lakemba is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Clemton Park if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Lakemba for investors.
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.