Overall score
Harrington
39.1/100
Laurieton
60.9/100
Harrington vs Laurieton, NSW Suburb Comparison
Harrington for investment; Laurieton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HarringtonLaurieton
Crime rate
Harrington
42.4 / 1k
Laurieton
40.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Harrington
5
Laurieton
183
Population
Harrington
3,381
Laurieton
2,012
Metric leadHarrington 3Laurieton 91 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLaurieton
- Best for familiesLaurieton
- Best for investmentHarrington
- Best for best valueLaurieton
- Best for best schoolsLaurieton
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 | Harrington | Laurieton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.1/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.0/100 | 75.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.4 / 1k | 40.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 109 | 33 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 98.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 183 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 10 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Population | 3,381 | 2,012 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Harrington is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Laurieton is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Harrington is stronger for public transport access, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Laurieton answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options. On housing, Harrington sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Laurieton.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Laurieton, while Harrington 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.