Overall score
Lorn
54.0/100
South Maitland
30.9/100
Lorn vs South Maitland, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lorn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LornSouth Maitland
Crime rate
Lorn
95.1 / 1k
South Maitland
95.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lorn
115
South Maitland
28
Population
Lorn
1,465
South Maitland
432
Metric leadLorn 7South Maitland 23 tiedacross 12 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 | Lorn | South Maitland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.0/100 | 30.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.0/100 | 84.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.1 / 1k | 95.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 14 |
| Walkability | 75.5/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 115 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 7 |
| Green cover | 3.5% | 1.0% |
| Population | 1,465 | 432 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Lorn is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while South Maitland is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Lorn sits in a middle-ring position, whereas South Maitland is further out with more breathing room.
Lorn tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while South Maitland stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Lorn, while South Maitland 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.