Blacktown vs Lalor Park, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blacktown | Lalor Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.1/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 35.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.9 / 1k | 64.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 18 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 94 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 589 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 11 |
| Population | 50,961 | 7,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Blacktown and Lalor Park offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blacktown leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blacktown; Housing (desirability) favours Blacktown; Crime rate favours Lalor Park. Quick verdicts: Families → Blacktown, Investment → Blacktown, Best value → Blacktown, Best schools → Blacktown.