Overall score
Lyndhurst
45.5/100
Noble Park
68.0/100
Lyndhurst for retirees; Noble Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lyndhurst
45.5/100
Noble Park
68.0/100
Crime rate
Lyndhurst
50.3 / 1k
Noble Park
83.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lyndhurst
25
Noble Park
452
Population
Lyndhurst
8,926
Noble Park
32,257
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 | Lyndhurst | Noble Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.5/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.9/100 | 46.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 50.3 / 1k | 83.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 112 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 25 | 452 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 177 |
| Population | 8,926 | 32,257 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 2/10 |
Lyndhurst reads as a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Noble Park is a hillside larger suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Lyndhurst sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Noble Park is in a middle-ring position.
Lyndhurst pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Noble Park is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves. On housing, Lyndhurst sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Noble Park.
Lyndhurst suits retirees more clearly, whereas Noble Park is the stronger match for families and investors.