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Belmore vs Lakemba

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Belmore scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.

BelmoreLakemba
Active424
Safety4144
Wealth94
Value229
Parks3346
Cafés4452
Transit6986
Green space1426
Active & healthy2731
Schools nearby (OSM)6490
Median rent$380/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,920,000$1,625,000
Population13,78117,092
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Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Belmore safer than Lakemba?

Lakemba scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Belmore or Lakemba?

Lakemba has the lower median house price of the two ($1,625,000 vs $1,920,000).

Should I live in Belmore or Lakemba?

Belmore scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Belmore or Lakemba.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →