Overall score
Lakelands
38.5/100
San Remo
36.9/100
Lakelands for value; San Remo for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lakelands
38.5/100
San Remo
36.9/100
Crime rate
Lakelands
63.3 / 1k
San Remo
63.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lakelands
225
San Remo
24
Population
Lakelands
6,171
San Remo
1,022
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 | San Remo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.5/100 | 53.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.3 / 1k | 63.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 3 |
| Walkability | 71.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 225 | 24 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Population | 6,171 | 1,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Put side by side, Lakelands is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and San Remo is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm. San Remo leans into coastal living, while Lakelands feels more inland and suburban in character.
Lakelands pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access, whereas San Remo is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Lakelands suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas San Remo is the stronger match for retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools.
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.