Overall score
Kotara
69.5/100
New Lambton Heights
46.1/100
Kotara vs New Lambton Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Kotara for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KotaraNew Lambton Heights
Crime rate
Kotara
86.9 / 1k
New Lambton Heights
46.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kotara
295
New Lambton Heights
57
Population
Kotara
3,980
New Lambton Heights
2,610
Metric leadKotara 8New Lambton Heights 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Kotara | New Lambton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.5/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.9 / 1k | 46.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 98 | 53 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 295 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 17 |
| Population | 3,980 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Kotara reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; New Lambton Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. New Lambton Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Kotara keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Kotara pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas New Lambton Heights is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Kotara if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward New Lambton Heights for families and households prioritising schools.