Overall score
Lavington
65.7/100
Table Top
47.0/100
Lavington for families and value; Table Top for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lavington
65.7/100
Table Top
47.0/100
Crime rate
Lavington
94.7 / 1k
Table Top
138.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lavington
113
Table Top
6
Population
Lavington
13,073
Table Top
1,516
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 | Lavington | Table Top |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.7/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.2/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 138.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 310 | 172 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 113 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 11 |
| Population | 13,073 | 1,516 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Lavington is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Table Top is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Lavington is stronger for a quieter safety profile and schools and education options; Table Top answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. Lavington generally means more approachable housing costs, while Table Top leans toward more sought-after housing.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Lavington the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Table Top.