Overall score
Lakemba
45.9/100
Narwee
45.4/100
Lakemba vs Narwee, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lakemba for retirees; Narwee for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LakembaNarwee
Crime rate
Lakemba
42.7 / 1k
Narwee
42.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lakemba
218
Narwee
93
Population
Lakemba
17,092
Narwee
5,411
Metric leadLakemba 7Narwee 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)
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 | Narwee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.9/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 16.2/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 42.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 130 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 218 | 93 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 11 |
| Green cover | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| Population | 17,092 | 5,411 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lakemba is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Narwee is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Lakemba tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Narwee stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Narwee, 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.