Overall score
Louth Park
32.6/100
South Maitland
34.0/100
Louth Park for retirees and investment; South Maitland for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Louth Park
32.6/100
South Maitland
34.0/100
Crime rate
Louth Park
95.4 / 1k
South Maitland
95.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Louth Park
10
South Maitland
27
Population
Louth Park
922
South Maitland
432
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 | Louth Park | South Maitland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.6/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.1/100 | 76.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.4 / 1k | 95.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 14 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 6 |
| Population | 922 | 432 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Louth Park reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; South Maitland is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
On the data, Louth Park is stronger for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability; South Maitland answers with public transport access and walkability. Louth Park generally means more sought-after housing, while South Maitland leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Louth Park suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas South Maitland is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.