Overall score
Lindisfarne
56.9/100
Otago
33.9/100
Lindisfarne for retirees and families.
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Head to head
Overall score
Lindisfarne
56.9/100
Otago
33.9/100
Crime rate
Lindisfarne
55.5 / 1k
Otago
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lindisfarne
140
Otago
21
Population
Lindisfarne
6,639
Otago
596
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 | Lindisfarne | Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 12 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 140 | 21 |
| Green cover | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 6,639 | 596 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Lindisfarne is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Otago is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Lindisfarne pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Otago is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Lindisfarne suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Otago is the stronger match for retirees and investors.
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.