Overall score
Hewett
42.3/100
Lyndoch
47.3/100
Lyndoch for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hewett
42.3/100
Lyndoch
47.3/100
Crime rate
Hewett
14.2 / 1k
Lyndoch
16.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hewett
38
Lyndoch
7
Population
Hewett
2,961
Lyndoch
2,151
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 | Hewett | Lyndoch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.3/100 | 47.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.9/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.2 / 1k | 16.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 28.8/100 | 28.8/100 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 6 |
| Walkability | 37.5/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 32 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Population | 2,961 | 2,151 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Hewett reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Lyndoch is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Lyndoch sits among greener hillside streets, while Hewett keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hewett pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Lyndoch is the better pick for tree cover and green space, plus overall desirability.
Hewett suits investors more clearly, whereas Lyndoch is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.