Overall score
Mount Lewis
38.7/100
Potts Hill
35.5/100
Mount Lewis vs Potts Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Mount Lewis for investment and value; Potts Hill for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount LewisPotts Hill
Crime rate
Mount Lewis
54.4 / 1k
Potts Hill
47.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Lewis
31
Potts Hill
42
Population
Mount Lewis
1,234
Potts Hill
1,454
Metric leadMount Lewis 5Potts Hill 6across 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 retireesPotts Hill
- Best for investmentMount Lewis
- Best for best valueMount Lewis
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 | Mount Lewis | Potts Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.7/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.0/100 | 31.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.4 / 1k | 47.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 5 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 7.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 1 |
| Population | 1,234 | 1,454 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Lewis reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Potts Hill is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Mount Lewis sits among greener hillside streets, while Potts Hill keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Mount Lewis is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Potts Hill answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Mount Lewis suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Potts Hill is the stronger match for retirees.