Overall score
Lavington
65.7/100
Springdale Heights
45.9/100
Lavington vs Springdale Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Lavington for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LavingtonSpringdale Heights
Crime rate
Lavington
94.7 / 1k
Springdale Heights
94.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lavington
113
Springdale Heights
23
Population
Lavington
13,073
Springdale Heights
2,644
Metric leadLavington 8Springdale Heights 21 tiedacross 11 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 | Lavington | Springdale Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.7/100 | 45.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.2/100 | 82.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 94.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 310 | 35 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 113 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 14 |
| Population | 13,073 | 2,644 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lavington is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Springdale Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Springdale Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Lavington keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Lavington pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Springdale Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lavington, while Springdale Heights remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.