Overall score
Lake Gardens
46.7/100
Lucas
55.1/100
Lake Gardens vs Lucas, VIC Suburb Comparison
Lake Gardens for families and investment; Lucas for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Lake GardensLucas
Crime rate
Lake Gardens
119.7 / 1k
Lucas
55.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lake Gardens
38
Lucas
129
Population
Lake Gardens
1,801
Lucas
2,994
Metric leadLake Gardens 4Lucas 62 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 retireesLucas
- Best for familiesLake Gardens
- Best for investmentLake Gardens
- Best for best valueLucas
- Best for best schoolsLake Gardens
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 | Lake Gardens | Lucas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.7/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 59.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 119.7 / 1k | 55.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 7 |
| Walkability | 10.5/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 129 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 29 |
| Green cover | 4.4% | 11.1% |
| Population | 1,801 | 2,994 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lake Gardens is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, and Lucas is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Lake Gardens tends to lead on schools and education options, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Lucas stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
Lake Gardens suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Lucas is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.