Overall score
Greenacre
46.9/100
Lakemba
45.9/100
Greenacre vs Lakemba, NSW Suburb Comparison
Greenacre for families and value; Lakemba for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GreenacreLakemba
Crime rate
Greenacre
54.4 / 1k
Lakemba
42.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Greenacre
378
Lakemba
218
Population
Greenacre
26,314
Lakemba
17,092
Metric leadGreenacre 7Lakemba 42 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Greenacre | Lakemba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.9/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.2/100 | 16.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.4 / 1k | 42.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 300 | 130 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 378 | 218 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 33 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Population | 26,314 | 17,092 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Greenacre is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Lakemba is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Greenacre tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Lakemba stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Greenacre, while Lakemba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.