Overall score
Enmore
48.4/100
Lewisham
53.3/100
Lewisham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Enmore
48.4/100
Lewisham
53.3/100
Crime rate
Enmore
117.7 / 1k
Lewisham
54.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Enmore
82
Lewisham
95
Population
Enmore
3,871
Lewisham
4,060
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 | Enmore | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.4/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.9/100 | 13.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.7 / 1k | 54.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 28 | 31 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 38 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 95 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 21 |
| Population | 3,871 | 4,060 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Enmore is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Lewisham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Enmore is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Lewisham answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lewisham, while Enmore remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.