Overall score
Lavington
44.6/100
Thurgoona
45.4/100
Lavington vs Thurgoona, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lavington for retirees and investment; Thurgoona for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LavingtonThurgoona
Crime rate
Lavington
94.7 / 1k
Thurgoona
138.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lavington
122
Thurgoona
128
Population
Lavington
13,073
Thurgoona
11,028
Metric leadLavington 9Thurgoona 31 tiedacross 13 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 | Lavington | Thurgoona |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 45.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.5/100 | 57.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 138.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 310 | 305 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 61.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 122 | 128 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 97 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 8.5% |
| Population | 13,073 | 11,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Lavington reads as a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Thurgoona is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Lavington is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Thurgoona answers with housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Lavington sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Thurgoona.
Lavington suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Thurgoona is the stronger match for retirees.
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.