Overall score
Lamington
34.6/100
Somerville
43.2/100
Lamington for families and schools; Somerville for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lamington
34.6/100
Somerville
43.2/100
Crime rate
Lamington
2757.0 / 1k
Somerville
1439.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lamington
4
Somerville
18
Population
Lamington
2,036
Somerville
4,165
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lamington | Somerville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 2757.0 / 1k | 1439.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 15 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 18 |
| Population | 2,036 | 4,165 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Lamington is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Somerville is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Lamington is stronger for an affluent, sought-after address and a country-town feel; Somerville answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Lamington if you are weighing families; lean toward Somerville for investors and value-focused buyers.