Kotara vs New Lambton Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Kotara | New Lambton Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.0/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.7/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.0 / 1k | 46.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 98 | 53 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 295 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 14 |
| Population | 3,980 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesNew Lambton Heights
- Best for investmentKotara
- Best for best valueKotara
- Best for best schoolsNew Lambton Heights
Comparison summary
Kotara and New Lambton Heights offer different strengths across official suburb data. Kotara leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kotara; Housing (desirability) favours Kotara; Crime rate favours New Lambton Heights. Quick verdicts: Families → New Lambton Heights, Investment → Kotara, Best value → Kotara, Best schools → New Lambton Heights.