Overall score
Lutwyche
58.9/100
Newmarket
67.6/100
Lutwyche vs Newmarket, QLD Suburb Comparison
Lutwyche for value; Newmarket for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LutwycheNewmarket
Crime rate
Lutwyche
79.6 / 1k
Newmarket
56.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lutwyche
179
Newmarket
189
Population
Lutwyche
4,610
Newmarket
5,083
Metric leadLutwyche 2Newmarket 82 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 | Lutwyche | Newmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.9/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 43.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.6 / 1k | 56.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 20 |
| Walkability | 86.5/100 | 94.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 179 | 189 |
| Green cover | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Population | 4,610 | 5,083 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Lutwyche reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Newmarket is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Lutwyche pulls ahead on housing affordability, plus schools and education options, whereas Newmarket is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability.
Lutwyche suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Newmarket is the stronger match for retirees, 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.