Overall score
Lewisham
57.7/100
Sydenham
54.0/100
Lewisham vs Sydenham, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lewisham for investment and schools; Sydenham for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LewishamSydenham
Crime rate
Lewisham
54.7 / 1k
Sydenham
85.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lewisham
118
Sydenham
99
Population
Lewisham
4,060
Sydenham
1,100
Metric leadLewisham 7Sydenham 32 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 | Sydenham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.7 / 1k | 85.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 31 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 32 |
| Walkability | 38.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 118 | 99 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 16 |
| Green cover | 4.3% | 15.5% |
| Population | 4,060 | 1,100 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lewisham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Sydenham is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Lewisham is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access; Sydenham answers with housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Lewisham if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Sydenham for value-focused buyers.
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.