Overall score
Heckenberg
31.3/100
Lurnea
31.0/100
Heckenberg vs Lurnea, NSW Suburb Comparison
Heckenberg for retirees; Lurnea for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeckenbergLurnea
Crime rate
Heckenberg
72.9 / 1k
Lurnea
168.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heckenberg
53
Lurnea
116
Population
Heckenberg
3,263
Lurnea
10,057
Metric leadHeckenberg 5Lurnea 62 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 retireesHeckenberg
- Best for familiesLurnea
- Best for best valueLurnea
- Best for best schoolsLurnea
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 | Heckenberg | Lurnea |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.3/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.7/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.9 / 1k | 168.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 127 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 116 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 10 |
| Green cover | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| Population | 3,263 | 10,057 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Heckenberg is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Lurnea is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Heckenberg is stronger for a quieter safety profile, plus schools and education options; Lurnea answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Retirees may find Heckenberg the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lurnea.
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.