Overall score
Blacktown
44.9/100
Lalor Park
43.0/100
Blacktown vs Lalor Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lalor Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlacktownLalor Park
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Lalor Park
67.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
604
Lalor Park
125
Population
Blacktown
50,961
Lalor Park
7,834
Metric leadBlacktown 8Lalor Park 41 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 familiesLalor Park
- Best for investmentLalor Park
- Best for best schoolsLalor Park
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 | Blacktown | Lalor Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 67.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 14 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 94 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 604 | 125 |
| Planning activity | 98 | 16 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 12.2% |
| Population | 50,961 | 7,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blacktown is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Lalor Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Blacktown tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Lalor Park stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Blacktown, while Lalor Park 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.