Overall score
Braemeadows
37.8/100
Lucinda
25.2/100
Braemeadows for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Braemeadows
37.8/100
Lucinda
25.2/100
Crime rate
Braemeadows
49.2 / 1k
Lucinda
49.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Braemeadows
0
Lucinda
0
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 | 37.8/100 | 25.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.0/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.2 / 1k | 49.5 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| 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 and overall desirability, while Lucinda stands out for a quieter safety profile and a larger local community. On housing, Braemeadows sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Lucinda.
Choose Braemeadows if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Lucinda for families.