Overall score
Lovedale
44.6/100
North Rothbury
47.7/100
Lovedale vs North Rothbury, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lovedale for schools; North Rothbury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LovedaleNorth Rothbury
Crime rate
Lovedale
96.1 / 1k
North Rothbury
59.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lovedale
4
North Rothbury
15
Population
Lovedale
502
North Rothbury
2,502
Metric leadLovedale 2North Rothbury 72 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 retireesNorth Rothbury
- Best for familiesNorth Rothbury
- Best for investmentNorth Rothbury
- Best for best valueNorth Rothbury
- Best for best schoolsLovedale
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 | Lovedale | North Rothbury |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.4/100 | 58.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.1 / 1k | 59.4 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 50 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 159 |
| Green cover | 16.2% | 36.6% |
| Population | 502 | 2,502 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Lovedale reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; North Rothbury is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Lovedale tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while North Rothbury stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Lovedale the better fit, while families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer North Rothbury.
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.