Overall score
Kotara
67.0/100
New Lambton
64.0/100
Kotara vs New Lambton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Kotara for value; New Lambton for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KotaraNew Lambton
Crime rate
Kotara
86.9 / 1k
New Lambton
46.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kotara
302
New Lambton
298
Population
Kotara
3,980
New Lambton
10,651
Metric leadKotara 5New Lambton 62 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 investmentNew Lambton
- Best for best valueKotara
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.6/100 | 73.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.9 / 1k | 46.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 98 | 199 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 302 | 298 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 64 |
| Green cover | 14.4% | 8.0% |
| Population | 3,980 | 10,651 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Kotara reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; New Lambton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kotara tends to lead on housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook, while New Lambton stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Choose Kotara if you are weighing investors; lean toward New Lambton for families.
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.