Overall score
Braemeadows
43.6/100
Lucinda
31.4/100
Braemeadows for retirees and investment; Lucinda for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Braemeadows
43.6/100
Lucinda
31.4/100
Crime rate
Braemeadows
76.0 / 1k
Lucinda
78.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braemeadows
0
Lucinda
2
Population
Braemeadows
269
Lucinda
435
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 | Braemeadows | Lucinda |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.3/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 76.0 / 1k | 78.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 269 | 435 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Braemeadows is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Lucinda is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Braemeadows sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Lucinda is more remote from the capital.
Braemeadows tends to lead on housing affordability, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Lucinda stands out for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community. On housing, Braemeadows sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Lucinda.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Braemeadows, while Lucinda 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.