Overall score
Couridjah
41.2/100
Thirlmere
51.8/100
Couridjah vs Thirlmere, NSW Suburb Comparison
Thirlmere for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CouridjahThirlmere
Crime rate
Couridjah
41.5 / 1k
Thirlmere
21.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Couridjah
6
Thirlmere
41
Population
Couridjah
282
Thirlmere
4,986
Metric leadCouridjah 2Thirlmere 73 tiedacross 12 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 | Couridjah | Thirlmere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.2/100 | 51.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.1/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.5 / 1k | 21.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 307 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 41 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 115 |
| Green cover | 43.4% | 7.0% |
| Population | 282 | 4,986 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Couridjah is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Thirlmere is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Couridjah is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Thirlmere answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Thirlmere, while Couridjah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.