Lambton vs Rankin Park, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lambton | Rankin Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.0/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 117.2 / 1k | 62.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 40 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 141 | 18 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 14 |
| Population | 5,214 | 2,547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRankin Park
- Best for familiesLambton
- Best for investmentRankin Park
- Best for best valueRankin Park
- Best for best schoolsLambton
Comparison summary
Lambton and Rankin Park offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lambton leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lambton; Housing (desirability) favours Rankin Park; Crime rate favours Rankin Park. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rankin Park, Families → Lambton, Investment → Rankin Park, Best value → Rankin Park.