Overall score
Aberglasslyn
35.8/100
Lochinvar
44.2/100
Aberglasslyn vs Lochinvar, NSW Suburb Comparison
Aberglasslyn for investment and value; Lochinvar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AberglasslynLochinvar
Crime rate
Aberglasslyn
95.3 / 1k
Lochinvar
46.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberglasslyn
267
Lochinvar
41
Population
Aberglasslyn
6,552
Lochinvar
1,095
Metric leadAberglasslyn 7Lochinvar 51 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 retireesLochinvar
- Best for familiesLochinvar
- Best for investmentAberglasslyn
- Best for best valueAberglasslyn
- Best for best schoolsLochinvar
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 | Aberglasslyn | Lochinvar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.3 / 1k | 46.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 57 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 77 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| Population | 6,552 | 1,095 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Aberglasslyn is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Lochinvar is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Aberglasslyn sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Lochinvar is more regionally self-contained.
Aberglasslyn pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Lochinvar is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
Choose Aberglasslyn if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Lochinvar for families and households prioritising schools.
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.