Overall score
Lakelands
33.2/100
Speers Point
45.7/100
Lakelands vs Speers Point, NSW suburb comparison
Lakelands for retirees and families; Speers Point for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LakelandsSpeers Point
Crime rate
Lakelands
37.1 / 1k
Speers Point
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lakelands
205
Speers Point
100
Population
Lakelands
1,445
Speers Point
3,400
Metric leadLakelands 5Speers Point 5across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLakelands
- Best for familiesLakelands
- Best for investmentSpeers Point
- Best for best valueSpeers Point
- Best for best schoolsLakelands
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 | Lakelands | Speers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.2/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.3/100 | 48.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.1 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 41 |
| Walkability | 26.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 205 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 32 |
| Population | 1,445 | 3,400 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Lakelands is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Speers Point is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Lakelands tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, while Speers Point stands out for housing affordability and public transport access.
Choose Lakelands if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Speers Point for investors and value-focused buyers.