Overall score
Lakelands
48.1/100
San Remo
35.2/100
Lakelands for investment and value; San Remo for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lakelands
48.1/100
San Remo
35.2/100
Crime rate
Lakelands
2041.4 / 1k
San Remo
12555.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lakelands
137
San Remo
12
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.
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 and a quieter safety profile, 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 and families.