Overall score
Louth Park
38.1/100
South Maitland
30.9/100
Louth Park vs South Maitland, NSW Suburb Comparison
Louth Park for retirees and schools; South Maitland for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Louth ParkSouth Maitland
Crime rate
Louth Park
95.4 / 1k
South Maitland
95.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Louth Park
11
South Maitland
28
Population
Louth Park
922
South Maitland
432
Metric leadLouth Park 4South Maitland 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLouth Park
- Best for investmentSouth Maitland
- Best for best schoolsLouth Park
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 | Louth Park | South Maitland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.4/100 | 84.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.4 / 1k | 95.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 14 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 7 |
| Green cover | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Population | 922 | 432 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Louth Park reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; South Maitland is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Louth Park is stronger for a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage; South Maitland answers with a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Louth Park suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas South Maitland is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.