Overall score
Bridgenorth
48.9/100
Lanena
46.3/100
Bridgenorth for families and value; Lanena for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bridgenorth
48.9/100
Lanena
46.3/100
Crime rate
Bridgenorth
18.3 / 1k
Lanena
18.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bridgenorth
5
Lanena
1
Population
Bridgenorth
403
Lanena
343
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 | Bridgenorth | Lanena |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.9/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 18.3 / 1k | 18.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 1 |
| Green cover | 46.4% | 78.1% |
| Population | 403 | 343 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Bridgenorth is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Lanena is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bridgenorth sits among greener hillside streets, while Lanena keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bridgenorth is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability; Lanena answers with walkability and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bridgenorth sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Lanena.
Retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers may find Bridgenorth the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lanena.
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.