Overall score
Eastwood
47.1/100
Lucknow
37.4/100
Eastwood vs Lucknow, VIC Suburb Comparison
Eastwood for retirees and families; Lucknow for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EastwoodLucknow
Crime rate
Eastwood
33.7 / 1k
Lucknow
74.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eastwood
29
Lucknow
3
Population
Eastwood
2,855
Lucknow
1,439
Metric leadEastwood 9Lucknow 02 tiedacross 11 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 | Eastwood | Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.1/100 | 37.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.0/100 | 57.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 33.7 / 1k | 74.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 23 |
| Green cover | 16.7% | 0.2% |
| Population | 2,855 | 1,439 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eastwood is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Lucknow is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Eastwood is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Lucknow answers with a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing. Eastwood generally means more mid-market housing value, while Lucknow leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Eastwood, while Lucknow 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.