Overall score
Gardners Bay
44.1/100
Lymington
36.8/100
Gardners Bay for beach lifestyle and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Gardners Bay
44.1/100
Lymington
36.8/100
Crime rate
Gardners Bay
3707.1 / 1k
Lymington
4049.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gardners Bay
0
Lymington
0
Population
Gardners Bay
346
Lymington
319
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 | Gardners Bay | Lymington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 36.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.7/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 3707.1 / 1k | 4049.0 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 346 | 319 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Gardners Bay is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living, while Lymington is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Gardners Bay tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Lymington stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, people chasing a beach lifestyle and investors are more likely to prefer Gardners Bay, while Lymington remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.