Overall score
East Bairnsdale
31.3/100
Lucknow
34.2/100
East Bairnsdale for schools; Lucknow for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
East Bairnsdale
31.3/100
Lucknow
34.2/100
Crime rate
East Bairnsdale
446.3 / 1k
Lucknow
74.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Bairnsdale
0
Lucknow
0
Population
East Bairnsdale
1,352
Lucknow
1,439
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | East Bairnsdale | Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.8/100 | 79.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 446.3 / 1k | 74.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 4 |
| Walkability | 4.5/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 23 |
| Population | 1,352 | 1,439 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, East Bairnsdale is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Lucknow is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
East Bairnsdale tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook, while Lucknow stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find East Bairnsdale the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lucknow.