Overall score
Lambton
54.7/100
Rankin Park
51.4/100
Lambton vs Rankin Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lambton for retirees and families; Rankin Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LambtonRankin Park
Crime rate
Lambton
108.6 / 1k
Rankin Park
59.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lambton
148
Rankin Park
25
Population
Lambton
5,214
Rankin Park
2,547
Metric leadLambton 8Rankin Park 41 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 retireesLambton
- Best for familiesLambton
- Best for best schoolsRankin Park
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 | Lambton | Rankin Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.7/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.4/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 108.6 / 1k | 59.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | 40 |
| Walkability | 67.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 148 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 16 |
| Green cover | 24.9% | 28.9% |
| Population | 5,214 | 2,547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Lambton reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Rankin Park is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Lambton sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Rankin Park is further out with more breathing room.
Lambton tends to lead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, while Rankin Park stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Rankin Park, while Lambton 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.