Overall score
Bourkelands
40.8/100
Lloyd
38.3/100
Bourkelands vs Lloyd, NSW suburb comparison
Bourkelands for families and schools; Lloyd for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BourkelandsLloyd
Crime rate
Bourkelands
119.4 / 1k
Lloyd
119.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bourkelands
46
Lloyd
9
Population
Bourkelands
3,113
Lloyd
1,509
Metric leadBourkelands 8Lloyd 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBourkelands
- Best for investmentLloyd
- Best for best schoolsBourkelands
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 | Bourkelands | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.4 / 1k | 119.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 10 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 41 |
| Population | 3,113 | 1,509 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bourkelands is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Lloyd is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Bourkelands pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Lloyd is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Lloyd, while Bourkelands remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.