Overall score
Hillsborough
41.2/100
Lakelands
42.7/100
Hillsborough vs Lakelands, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hillsborough for retirees and investment; Lakelands for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HillsboroughLakelands
Crime rate
Hillsborough
65.5 / 1k
Lakelands
37.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hillsborough
10
Lakelands
212
Population
Hillsborough
641
Lakelands
1,445
Metric leadHillsborough 3Lakelands 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHillsborough
- Best for familiesLakelands
- Best for investmentHillsborough
- Best for best valueHillsborough
- Best for best schoolsLakelands
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 | Hillsborough | Lakelands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.2/100 | 42.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 16.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 65.5 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 16 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 212 |
| Planning activity | — | 2 |
| Green cover | 8.5% | 0.9% |
| Population | 641 | 1,445 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 10/10 |
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, schools and education options, and overall desirability; Lakelands answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Hillsborough suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Lakelands is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
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.
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