Overall score
Mount Lewis
39.7/100
Yagoona
47.6/100
Mount Lewis vs Yagoona, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mount Lewis for families and schools; Yagoona for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount LewisYagoona
Crime rate
Mount Lewis
54.4 / 1k
Yagoona
44.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Lewis
31
Yagoona
174
Population
Mount Lewis
1,234
Yagoona
19,651
Metric leadMount Lewis 4Yagoona 81 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesYagoona
- Best for familiesMount Lewis
- Best for best schoolsMount 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 | Yagoona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.7/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.3/100 | 28.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.4 / 1k | 44.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 18 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 191 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 174 |
| Planning activity | 20 | 13 |
| Green cover | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Population | 1,234 | 19,651 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Lewis reads as a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood; Yagoona is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Mount Lewis sits among greener hillside streets, while Yagoona keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Lewis tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Yagoona stands out for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Yagoona, while Mount Lewis 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.