Garden Suburb vs Lakelands, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Garden Suburb | Lakelands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.1/100 | 25.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 91.9 / 1k | 38.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 16 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 205 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 2 |
| Population | 1,959 | 1,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLakelands
- Best for investmentGarden Suburb
- Best for best valueGarden Suburb
- Best for best schoolsGarden Suburb
Comparison summary
Garden Suburb and Lakelands (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Garden Suburb leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Garden Suburb; Housing (desirability) favours Garden Suburb; Crime rate favours Lakelands (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lakelands (NSW), Investment → Garden Suburb, Best value → Garden Suburb, Best schools → Garden Suburb.