Overall score
Laurieton
58.5/100
North Haven
45.2/100
Laurieton vs North Haven, NSW suburb comparison
Laurieton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LaurietonNorth Haven
Crime rate
Laurieton
40.4 / 1k
North Haven
40.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Laurieton
185
North Haven
88
Population
Laurieton
2,012
North Haven
1,619
Metric leadLaurieton 9North Haven 11 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Laurieton | North Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.5/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.5/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.4 / 1k | 40.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 30 |
| Walkability | 98.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 185 | 88 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 14 |
| Population | 2,012 | 1,619 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Laurieton is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and North Haven is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Laurieton pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas North Haven is the better pick for excellent public transport and relatively affordable housing.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Laurieton, while North Haven remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.