Overall score
Farley
22.1/100
Lochinvar
48.8/100
Farley vs Lochinvar, NSW suburb comparison
Lochinvar for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FarleyLochinvar
Crime rate
Farley
95.7 / 1k
Lochinvar
46.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Farley
2
Lochinvar
40
Population
Farley
605
Lochinvar
1,095
Metric leadFarley 1Lochinvar 8across 9 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.
Comparison summary
Farley reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Lochinvar is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Farley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Lochinvar is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Farley is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; Lochinvar answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Lochinvar, while Farley remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.