Overall score
Bolwarra Heights
39.4/100
Lorn
54.0/100
Lorn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bolwarra Heights
39.4/100
Lorn
54.0/100
Crime rate
Bolwarra Heights
95.4 / 1k
Lorn
95.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bolwarra Heights
23
Lorn
115
Population
Bolwarra Heights
3,436
Lorn
1,465
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bolwarra Heights | Lorn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.4/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.4 / 1k | 95.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 17 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 115 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 32 |
| Green cover | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Population | 3,436 | 1,465 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Bolwarra Heights reads as a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace; Lorn is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. Bolwarra Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Lorn keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Bolwarra Heights pulls ahead on public transport access, a calmer planning outlook, and a larger local community, whereas Lorn is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Bolwarra Heights suits retirees more clearly, whereas Lorn is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, 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.