Hillsborough vs Lakelands, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hillsborough | Lakelands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.2/100 | 25.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.1/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.3 / 1k | 38.1 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 16 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 205 |
| Planning activity | — | 2 |
| Population | 641 | 1,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesLakelands
- Best for familiesLakelands
- Best for investmentHillsborough
- Best for best valueHillsborough
Comparison summary
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW) and Lakelands (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lakelands (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW); Crime rate favours Lakelands (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lakelands (NSW), Families → Lakelands (NSW), Investment → Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW), Best value → Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW).
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