Cardigan vs Lucas, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cardigan | Lucas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.3/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 83.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.0 / 1k | 84.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 7 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 29 |
| Population | 1,064 | 2,994 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Cardigan and Lucas offer different strengths across official suburb data. Lucas leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Lucas; Housing (desirability) favours Lucas; Crime rate favours Lucas. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cardigan, Families → Lucas, Best value → Lucas, Best schools → Lucas.