Overall score
Lavington
44.6/100
Wirlinga
38.1/100
Lavington vs Wirlinga, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lavington for retirees and families; Wirlinga for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LavingtonWirlinga
Crime rate
Lavington
94.7 / 1k
Wirlinga
138.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lavington
122
Wirlinga
1
Population
Lavington
13,073
Wirlinga
395
Metric leadLavington 8Wirlinga 21 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 | Lavington | Wirlinga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 38.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.5/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 138.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 310 | 17 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 122 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 24 |
| Green cover | 10.2% | 0.1% |
| Population | 13,073 | 395 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lavington is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Wirlinga is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Lavington pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Wirlinga is the better pick for housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Lavington sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Wirlinga.
Choose Lavington if you are weighing families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Wirlinga 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.