Overall score
Karuah
29.3/100
Lemon Tree Passage
48.8/100
Karuah vs Lemon Tree Passage, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lemon Tree Passage for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KaruahLemon Tree Passage
Crime rate
Karuah
105.7 / 1k
Lemon Tree Passage
58.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Karuah
11
Lemon Tree Passage
68
Population
Karuah
1,618
Lemon Tree Passage
2,686
Metric leadKaruah 1Lemon Tree Passage 101 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesLemon Tree Passage
- Best for familiesLemon Tree Passage
- Best for investmentLemon Tree Passage
- Best for best schoolsLemon Tree Passage
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 | Karuah | Lemon Tree Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.3/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.7/100 | 63.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.7 / 1k | 58.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 42 | 34 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 68 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 16 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 52.6% |
| Population | 1,618 | 2,686 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Karuah is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Lemon Tree Passage is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Karuah is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Lemon Tree Passage answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Karuah, while Lemon Tree Passage 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.