Overall score
New Lambton
64.0/100
Rankin Park
51.4/100
New Lambton vs Rankin Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
New Lambton for retirees and families; Rankin Park for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
New LambtonRankin Park
Crime rate
New Lambton
46.2 / 1k
Rankin Park
59.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
New Lambton
298
Rankin Park
25
Population
New Lambton
10,651
Rankin Park
2,547
Metric leadNew Lambton 9Rankin Park 31 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 retireesNew Lambton
- Best for familiesNew Lambton
- Best for investmentNew Lambton
- Best for best valueRankin Park
- Best for best schoolsNew Lambton
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 Lambton | Rankin Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.0/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 59.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 199 | 40 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 298 | 25 |
| Planning activity | 64 | 16 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 28.9% |
| Population | 10,651 | 2,547 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, New Lambton is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Rankin Park is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. New Lambton sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Rankin Park is further out with more breathing room.
New Lambton tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Rankin Park stands out for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
New Lambton suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Rankin Park is the stronger match for investors.
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.