Overall score
Cranebrook
62.1/100
Londonderry
48.1/100
Cranebrook vs Londonderry, NSW suburb comparison
Cranebrook for retirees and families; Londonderry for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CranebrookLondonderry
Crime rate
Cranebrook
52.6 / 1k
Londonderry
51.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cranebrook
332
Londonderry
35
Population
Cranebrook
15,779
Londonderry
4,024
Metric leadCranebrook 6Londonderry 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCranebrook
- Best for familiesCranebrook
- Best for investmentLondonderry
- Best for best valueCranebrook
- Best for best schoolsCranebrook
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 | Cranebrook | Londonderry |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.8/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.6 / 1k | 51.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 205 | 59 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 332 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 24 | 17 |
| Population | 15,779 | 4,024 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Cranebrook reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; Londonderry is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with solid links to the wider city. Cranebrook sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Londonderry is further out with more breathing room.
Cranebrook pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Londonderry is the better pick for housing affordability and walkability.
Cranebrook suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Londonderry is the stronger match for investors.