Lakesland vs Thirlmere, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lakesland | Thirlmere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 58.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.2/100 | 75.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.1 / 1k | 25.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 307 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 38 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 79 |
| Population | 499 | 4,986 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Lakesland and Thirlmere offer different strengths across official suburb data. Thirlmere leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Thirlmere; Housing (desirability) favours Lakesland; Crime rate favours Thirlmere. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lakesland, Families → Lakesland, Best value → Thirlmere, Best schools → Thirlmere.