Overall score
New Farm
64.1/100
Mount Lawley
62.2/100
New Farm vs Mount Lawley Suburb Comparison (QLD vs WA)
New Farm for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
New FarmMount Lawley
Crime rate
New Farm
88.5 / 1k
Mount Lawley
50.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Farm
540
Mount Lawley
519
Population
New Farm
12,197
Mount Lawley
11,328
Metric leadNew Farm 7Mount Lawley 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentNew Farm
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 | New Farm | Mount Lawley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.1/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 54.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 88.5 / 1k | 50.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 48 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 540 | 519 |
| Green cover | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Population | 12,197 | 11,328 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
New Farm (QLD) is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Mount Lawley (WA) is a hillside established suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Mount Lawley sits among greener hillside streets, while New Farm keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, New Farm is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Mount Lawley answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mount Lawley, while New Farm remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.