Overall score
Lakelands
38.5/100
Parklands
23.7/100
Lakelands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lakelands
38.5/100
Parklands
23.7/100
Crime rate
Lakelands
63.3 / 1k
Parklands
63.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lakelands
225
Parklands
48
Population
Lakelands
6,171
Parklands
603
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lakelands | Parklands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 23.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 13.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.3 / 1k | 63.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | — |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 48 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 6,171 | 603 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Lakelands is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Parklands is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Lakelands is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability; Parklands answers with stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Lakelands the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Parklands.
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.