Lewisham vs Sydenham, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Lewisham | Sydenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 13.2/100 | 22.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 58.6 / 1k | 91.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 32 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 95 | 94 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 11 |
| Population | 4,060 | 1,100 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Lewisham (NSW) and Sydenham (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lewisham (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lewisham (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Sydenham (NSW); Crime rate favours Lewisham (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Lewisham (NSW), Families → Lewisham (NSW), Best schools → Lewisham (NSW).