Overall score
Lewisham
57.7/100
St Peters
58.5/100
Lewisham vs St Peters, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lewisham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LewishamSt Peters
Crime rate
Lewisham
54.7 / 1k
St Peters
85.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lewisham
118
St Peters
214
Population
Lewisham
4,060
St Peters
3,629
Metric leadLewisham 5St Peters 43 tiedacross 12 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 | Lewisham | St Peters |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 58.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.7 / 1k | 85.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 31 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 38 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 118 | 214 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 19 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 4.1% |
| Population | 4,060 | 3,629 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Lewisham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while St Peters is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Lewisham tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a larger local community, while St Peters stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer St Peters, while Lewisham 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.