Overall score
Busby
27.8/100
Lurnea
31.0/100
Busby vs Lurnea, NSW Suburb Comparison
Busby for retirees; Lurnea for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BusbyLurnea
Crime rate
Busby
72.9 / 1k
Lurnea
168.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Busby
41
Lurnea
116
Population
Busby
4,446
Lurnea
10,057
Metric leadBusby 4Lurnea 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Busby | Lurnea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.8/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.4/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.9 / 1k | 168.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 13 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 127 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 116 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 10 |
| Green cover | 10.5% | 9.7% |
| Population | 4,446 | 10,057 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Busby is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Lurnea is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Busby is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Lurnea answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Busby if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Lurnea for 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.