Lake Gardens vs Newington, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lake Gardens | Newington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.6/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.6/100 | 71.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 116.0 / 1k | 49.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 10 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 85 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 43 |
| Population | 1,801 | 1,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewington
- Best for familiesNewington
- Best for investmentNewington
- Best for best valueNewington
- Best for best schoolsLake Gardens
Comparison summary
Lake Gardens and Newington (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newington (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newington (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Lake Gardens; Crime rate favours Newington (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newington (Vic.), Families → Newington (Vic.), Investment → Newington (Vic.), Best value → Newington (Vic.).