Overall score
Lakemba
45.9/100
Mount Lewis
39.7/100
Lakemba vs Mount Lewis, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lakemba for retirees; Mount Lewis for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LakembaMount Lewis
Crime rate
Lakemba
42.7 / 1k
Mount Lewis
54.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lakemba
218
Mount Lewis
31
Population
Lakemba
17,092
Mount Lewis
1,234
Metric leadLakemba 7Mount Lewis 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLakemba
- Best for familiesMount Lewis
- Best for best valueMount Lewis
- Best for best schoolsMount Lewis
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 | Lakemba | Mount Lewis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 39.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.2/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 54.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 18 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 130 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 218 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 20 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| Population | 17,092 | 1,234 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Lakemba reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Mount Lewis is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Mount Lewis sits among greener hillside streets, while Lakemba keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Lakemba tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Mount Lewis stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Mount Lewis, while Lakemba remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.