Cardigan Village 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 Village | Lucas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.8/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.5/100 | 83.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.3 / 1k | 84.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 7 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 29 |
| Population | 957 | 2,994 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCardigan Village
- Best for familiesCardigan Village
- Best for investmentLucas
- Best for best valueLucas
- Best for best schoolsLucas
Comparison summary
Cardigan Village 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 Cardigan Village. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cardigan Village, Families → Cardigan Village, Investment → Lucas, Best value → Lucas.