Overall score
Jesmond
42.9/100
New Lambton Heights
53.9/100
Jesmond vs New Lambton Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
New Lambton Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JesmondNew Lambton Heights
Crime rate
Jesmond
108.6 / 1k
New Lambton Heights
46.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Jesmond
304
New Lambton Heights
65
Population
Jesmond
3,210
New Lambton Heights
2,610
Metric leadJesmond 5New Lambton Heights 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNew Lambton Heights
- Best for familiesNew Lambton Heights
- Best for investmentNew Lambton Heights
- Best for best valueNew Lambton Heights
- Best for best schoolsNew Lambton Heights
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 | Jesmond | New Lambton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 53.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.5/100 | 50.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 108.6 / 1k | 46.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 53 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 304 | 65 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 17 |
| Green cover | 16.1% | 38.4% |
| Population | 3,210 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Jesmond is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while New Lambton Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. New Lambton Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Jesmond keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Jesmond tends to lead on schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while New Lambton Heights stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Jesmond if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward New Lambton Heights for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.