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Hillsborough vs Lakelands, NSW suburb comparison

Hillsborough for investment and value; Lakelands for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

HillsboroughLakelands

Overall score

Hillsborough

36.2/100

Lakelands

33.2/100

Crime rate

Hillsborough

65.5 / 1k

Lakelands

37.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Hillsborough

5

Lakelands

205

Population

Hillsborough

641

Lakelands

1,445

Metric leadHillsborough 3Lakelands 6across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryHillsboroughLakelands
Overall score36.2/10033.2/100
Housing (desirability)59.1/10022.3/100
Crime rate65.5 / 1k37.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools85
Public transport stops1516
Walkability22.5/10026.0/100
Nearby amenities5205
Planning activity—2
Population6411,445
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)5/1010/10

Comparison summary

Hillsborough reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Lakelands is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Hillsborough sits among greener hillside streets, while Lakelands keeps a flatter suburban layout.

On the data, Hillsborough is stronger for housing affordability and overall desirability; Lakelands answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.

Hillsborough suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Lakelands is the stronger match for retirees and families.

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