Overall score
Alfredton
47.5/100
Lucas
55.1/100
Alfredton vs Lucas, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lucas for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlfredtonLucas
Crime rate
Alfredton
55.3 / 1k
Lucas
55.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alfredton
189
Lucas
129
Population
Alfredton
11,822
Lucas
2,994
Metric leadAlfredton 5Lucas 43 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Alfredton | Lucas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.5/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.4/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.3 / 1k | 55.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | — |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 7 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 189 | 129 |
| Planning activity | 42 | 29 |
| Green cover | 6.3% | 11.1% |
| Population | 11,822 | 2,994 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Alfredton is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while Lucas is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Alfredton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Lucas stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Alfredton, while Lucas 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.